Judy Lindquist

This is a tough time to be a teacher. Or a medical professional. Or a writer. Or a woman. OK- this is a tough time for all of us. We...

I recently revisited a book I read a while ago by Gretchen Rubin- Better Than Before. Like many lifestyle and motivational books, it...

At the end of July, I was spending time with a friend and lamented that “summer is over next week”. She looked at me with confusion in...

I wrote an article on this topic that appeared in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Fall 2019 Bulletin, and shared...

One of the hardest things to do as an author is to cut words. To delete passages or scenes. Even just eliminating descriptions can be...

I have been without my sense of smell for just over 5 weeks now. That was when I passed out, hit my head, fractured my skull, and had a...

I have thought a lot about beginnings this week. I have been part of my school district’s Great Beginnings Team this week, and in that...

This past week, I had the pleasure and privilege of being part of a Summer Teacher Institute put on jointly by the Gilder Lehrman...

Bookstores are the soul of a community. Whether they are a big name chain, or a small independent shop, they are the place where people...

For the first time since February of 2020, I was back on campus at the University of Central Florida this week! Having spent the last 4...

I recently was reading about a way to help students get their creative juices flowing as writers. It is called the Writing Marathon. ...

With Summer 2021 now underway, it is clear that life is returning to pre-pandemic norms. Masks are being discarded, gatherings are being...

Goals. What a common yet powerful word. I am big on goals. Setting them. Working toward them. There are all kinds of goals. Long-term...

I often use Mentor Texts with my students when we are working on specific writing techniques or skills. Mentor Texts are pieces of...

Dear Students, As we wrap up the most unprecedented school year that any of us has ever had, I would like to take a few minutes to tell...

I have spent a great deal of time this month revising and finalizing the syllabus for the class I will be teaching at the university this...

Book Festivals are wonderful! A place for readers and writers to find each other and connect. I have had the honor of being part of more...

What a strange place we currently inhabit. The shut-downs of the past year are easing, and every day, millions of vaccine doses are being...

I am once again grateful that I am not a full-time author. I know- that seems to be in conflict with the goal of most people who want a...

I was recently involved in a virtual discussion with a group of writers. A varied group, and topics of discussion were also varied. At...