Author Tips

1. Keep a journal and keep it handy

2. Always research a topic

3. Write what you know and feel passionate about.

4. Read books, newspapers, magazines, anything!

5. Listen to family and friend stories.

6. Use all 5 senses

7. Find a buddy for sharing

8. Try something new and write about it.

9. Show not tell.

10. Revise, Revise, Revise

11. Hook the reader in with the first sentence.