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Should students learn cursive writing in school? Teachers, you decide after reading the advantages and disadvantages of students learning cursive writing.

When writing fiction, always choose Anglo Saxon based words. They are vivid and vibrant and ignite the reader's imagination and feelings.

Karyn Roy Smith learns how to write songs, continuing her journey to become an accomplished songwriter. From Paris, France back to Los Angeles, her heart travels.

The sonnet is one of the most compelling traditional poetic forms with its compression of an argument or dilemma and its sonorous rhyme scheme.

Beginning writers can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on books, classes, software and seminars, but writing resources can be found for little or no money.

Learn two ways to bring your writing alive by cutting unnecessary action and trimming extra details.

It is often said that adults learn best by doing. But at times, there is an even more powerful learning method: judging the quality of work of others.

Learn how to use Point of View to sharpen your creative writing skills

Your sense of humour can be a draw card when you write for children. Read how four expert writers use humour to engage with their readers.

Literacy is often associated with starting school. However, early writing skills begin to develop before this, enabling schools to build on children's prior learning.

By the age of four or five years, most children have started to show an interest in mark-making and are ready to learn conventional writing (letters, sounds and words).

Mark-making is a key aspect of early literacy development and is a precursor to more formal writing and spelling.

Learning travel writing skills starts with reading examples of successful travel articles. Seasoned travel journalism experts offer advice on how to write about travel.

It can be difficult to maintain the energy it takes to be a successful writer, but New Year's Resolutions are a good way to recharge.

Here are tips for developing writing skills, improving craft, and taking advantage of resources inexpensively.

Cathy Cassidy talks about how she writes her fiction for girls.

Writer and Illustrator Anthony Browne has been chosen as the British Children's Laureate for 2009.

Cathy Cassidy talks about writing for girls aged 8-12, and the role her website plays in helping children with personal problems.

Learn why English has words from Anglo Saxon and Latin roots, and which words fiction writers should choose to make their writing vibrant and exciting.

Apply Bloom's Taxonomy to create fair essay questions that really test what students know.

Writing a novel can often be squashed by an overbearing police system upon the imagination. Escaping self-criticism is difficult. But how can this be done?

Many beginning writers make the mistake of telling, rather than showing, their stories. Here are some examples of how to show instead of tell.

Information on the diagnosis and treatment of Dysgraphia, a specific learning disability in the area of writing.

Creative Writing professors have the responsibility of teaching their students how to write the basics of fiction. These exercises make the process fun and painless.

This article is the third in a series teaching how to cut descriptions of action to bring your writing alive.

The right level of language can make or break a book for children. Learn what kinds of words to avoid when writing for kids.

Ways for authors to find extra minutes in the day to spend on writing a novel or short story.

Whether it's a creative writing course or a business writing class, online writing courses are convenient and flexible - but it's important to make an informed choice.

Meditation can allow for a person to connect with their higher consciousness and open the door to creativity and spirit communication.

Beginning a novel is simple enough, but finishing it can be difficult for any writer. This guide provides some strategies for maintaining a project until its close.

Natalie Goldberg, author of Writing Down the Bones, has written another sure-to-be-classic for people who want to write a memoir, but don't know how to get started.

Writing a values based short story for children is harder than it seems. This article, the second of two, outlines some things you can do to ensure success.

Bloom's taxonomy is ideal for writing learning objectives once the desired outcome of a lesson is known.

In How to Write and Sell Travel Articles, author Smith discusses getting started, getting information and getting it right

When writing fiction it is usually best to use the Anglo Saxon version of a word rather than the Latin or Greek. What exactly is the difference between these two forms?

An interview with Children's Author Andy Stanton, author of the hilarious and anarchic Mr Gum books for 7-10 year olds.

The second part of an interview with South African crime writer, Peter Church about his first novel Dark Video.

An interview with Michelle Matthews, author of the highly successful Whole Food Almanac.

Award winning novelist, Rayda Jacobs has made several critical mistakes in writing this memoir. Learn how not to make the same mistakes when writing your own.

The answer sheet to the first exercise in cutting back over-detailed descriptions of action.

The first of two articles interviewing South African crime writer, Peter Church, about his novel Dark Video

There are hundreds of different types of poetry ranging from the very simple to the incredibly complex. To understand the art of writing poetry they must all be explored.

These quotes offer guidance to the writer looking for advice, seeking motivation, and finding interest in writing for money.

Reflective writing and learning help new teachers develop greater awareness of how they can engage their students more effectively in their instruction.

Early years practitioners will have their own views about how children should be taught to write, and schools, in particular, may have a policy dedicated to handwriting.

A good way of learning writing is to get to the fundamentals. One, to make yourself heard. Two, to make yourself understood. Three, to hold interest till you are done.

An online writing course might seem like a practical way to gain necessary expertise, but if a writer doesn't manage time properly, it can be money wasted.

A reading of Broken Music, the memoir written by Gordon Sumner aka Sting reveals many things to inspire creative people working in any discipline.

Writing a values based short story for children is harder than it seems. This article, the first of two, outlines some pitfalls to avoid.

Childhood emotions are an invaluable source of energy to vitalize your creative writing for children. Use your memories to create a bond between author and reader.