by Ellen Buikema

Working with young children provided me with a different way of viewing and understanding the world. Life lessons from children can serve as invaluable resources for writing and life.

1. Have Patience

When dictating stories for me to transcribe, children either spoke at lightning speed or slowly with great deliberation. The… Read the post

By Ellen Buikema

Using humor in writing is vital, especially in our current times. We all need more laughter in our lives.

Creating Humor in Writing

Know Your Audience

Not everyone has the same sense of humor. One person’s mirth may be another's eye-roll.… Read the post