Writers articles

  • Writer Monica McClure part of the Carlson-Stauffer Visiting Writer Series

    FRANKLIN – Franklin College will welcome writer Monica McClure as part of the Carlson-Stauffer Visiting Writer Series. McClure will speak at 6 p.m. today in the Hamilton Auditorium, located inside B.F. Hamilton Library. McClure will read from her second poetry collection, “The Gone Thing.” Continue reading at The Republic News.

  • Do you want to be a writer?

    So, you want to be a writer? Me too.Before I give you my short lesson on writing for dough, allow me to fill in my supervillain origin story.I always wanted to be a writer. Well, first I wanted to be a doctor like my dad, but then I got a D in chemistry and came to my senses. Writing it would be.So, I graduated from a nice “elite” college with a BA in English literature, where I read (and pretended to read) books and wrote papers but didn’t take a single writing class of any kind.My dad loved to...

  • Explore Tips & Activities To Grow as a Writer

    Writing is a part of our lives in so many ways: from everyday tasks like to-do lists, emails, and thank-you letters to personal moments of reflection like journaling or poetry. Outside the classroom, children become stronger writers with encouragement and modeling from parents and adults. Consistent access to writing and drawing tools can help young learners make writing a part of their day-to-day routines, allowing them to explore at their own pace. For older children, giving thoughtful prompts...