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For Adults:
Most writers have their favorite books about writing, so I’d like to share mine:
  • ON WRITING by Stephen King
  • BIRD BY BIRD by Anne Lamott

For kids:
Sometimes getting started is the hardest part of writing. When I get stuck, I find inspiration in THE MYSTERIES OF HARRIS BURDICK by Chris Van Allsburg. Another way to get ideas for a story is to write to a prompt. Here are several to get you started. And if you like the way your story turns out, send it to me!

  • The footsteps sounded closer.
  • He was not like any of the other kids.
  • I sat up in bed and heard it again.
  • Or how about another story about ALFIE?

Like many writers, I have written a number of pieces about writing. Several have appeared in the MidAtlantic SCBWI’s Highlighter Magazine.   Here’s a little rhyme I wrote about writing, or rather about avoiding writing--enjoy!

There’s Some Jelly on my Keyboard

There’s some jelly on my keyboard, there’s some dust upon the screen.
There’s a re-run of Columbo on TV I haven't seen.
There are pillows to be straightened and a bill I have to pay.
So I guess I won’t get any further writing done today.

There’s a light bulb that needs changing and an email to be read,
And a button to be sewn on, if only I had thread.
There’s a cobweb in the corner and a fingernail to file.
So I guess I won’t be doing any writing for a while.

Here are some links to websites about writing or other authors--kids, please check with your parents before clicking!