Three Criteria for Favorite Poems

It’s no surprise that many adults feel porcupine prickly about poetry.

Books & ReadingLorrie TomOctober 23, 2018living the writing lifeComment

Ten Tips for Growing Writing Confidence Without Using Magic

You don’t need MAGIC buttons on your computer to love writing.

Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomOctober 16, 2018Writing Tips Tools and Inspiration

Look Up for a Moment

My daughter spoke like a writer this morning, and this writing mama’s heart grew two sizes bigger.

Lorrie Tom Writes, Family of WritersLorrie TomOctober 2, 2018living the writing lifeComment

Copying is Good and Essential

If you want to be a better writer, you gotta copy! It’s what all the cool cats are doing in school!

Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomSeptember 25, 2018Writing Tips Tools and InspirationComment

How to Write: Memories

This is a fast list poem, inspired my Eileen Spinelli’s poem called “Memories.” It helps us recall what we don’t want to forget.

Lorrie TomSeptember 17, 2018writing promptsComment

List Girl

I love lists. Do you love lists, too?

Lorrie Tom Writes, Books & ReadingLorrie TomSeptember 10, 2018living the writing lifeComment

Our Lives in Books

Creating Literary Timelines is a great way to begin the year, connecting students with shared reading histories. Plus, the timelines create reading lists!

Books & ReadingLorrie TomAugust 29, 2018living the writing lifeComment

Do This One Trick and You'll Be a Better Writer

This is one of the best ways to become a better writer - and you don’t even have to pick up a pencil to begin.

Family of Writers, Writing ProcessLorrie TomAugust 28, 2018Writing Tips Tools and InspirationComment

How to Write: Random Autobiography

This is a writing invitation I do every year. It never gets old…cuz you get to write about yourself and it’s fast.

Lorrie TomAugust 24, 2018writing promptsComment

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knowing life is better

when we huddle close and share stories.