Restructuring
I know that it sounds cliché: “The pandemic changed so much.” It did, though. It even changed the age of the students whom I work with. Before the . . .
A Long Journey & An Important Announcement
Not a lot of people know that when I founded my business in May of 2014 that I did so under less than ideal circumstances. I was in the thick of trying to overcome . . .
Falling Through the Cracks
At the beginning of last month, a neuropsychologist, whom I collaborate with, and I were discussing how a lot of today’s high school students have fallen through . . .
A Memorable Writing-Related Reflection
Some of you may remember that The Art of Writing began in March 2021 as a writing-related reflection in my monthly update email to current clients—a lot . . .
Kind Words
A few weeks ago, there was an unexpected thank-you card in my mailbox from Max, a rising eighth grader whom I started teaching writing to a couple of . . .
My Mission
My mission to share my writing expertise with elementary through high school students was derived from the lack of writing expertise that was shared with . . .
“Summer Writing”
That said, learning how to write is not something that should be prioritized only during the summer: it should be prioritized year-round, and extra time . . .
The Foundation of Writing
“When you spell incorrectly, people assume you lack command of your language, are inattentive to detail, and may be incompetent in areas other than . . .
“One of Nature’s Masterpieces”
Alisa is an English as a Second Language (ESL) student in Singapore who was referred to me toward the end of 2020, because she wanted to improve her . . .
A Moving Email
On the third day of this gray, dreary start to 2025, I received an unexpected thoughtful and well-written email from Teagan, one of my past writing . . .
Exceptional Writing Takes Time
Writing should not be done last minute. That has been a repeated topic of conversation in my home recently. My 17-year-old son thrives on starting tasks . . .
Writing Goals
Goals. Goals are important in all aspects of life; without them, especially in this busy part of the world that we live in, people tend to focus on just . . .
Traditional Tutoring & Writing
Ever since I founded my business, in May of 2014, I have never provided traditional tutoring services. I feel that workbook “learning” is more mindless . . .
The Importance of Identifying & Addressing Writing Problems Early
When the last National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) writing assessment with released scores was given to eighth and twelfth graders in 2011, . . .
A Change of Attitude About Writing
June 10, 2024, is the day that my son and I “agreed” to start meeting weekly to discuss his college admission writing, a date much later than my choosing, . . .
Is My Child a Good Writer?
If you have ever wondered if your child receiving A’s on school papers or in their English classes indicates that they are a good writer, you are not . . .
Why Isn’t My Child Getting Better at Writing?
If you have noticed that your child is not getting better at writing, but you are not sure why, I recommend addressing the following in the following . . .
Timely Writing
There is more to writing than the words that it is composed of. It is important for writing, whether it be a school assignment or a personal or work email . . .
The Importance of Written & Verbal Communication
Written communication is inarguably important, particularly in the twenty-first century where it is the predominant means of communication. That said, we . . .