Judy Lindquist

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...

The pandemic has certainly taught us things. It has exposed the power of nature and the short comings of humans. It has shown us who we...

I love so many things about Easter. The season seems to ring in the newness and hope of spring. Flowers and sunshine. Joy and hope. One...

As the country continues to move forward with its massive vaccination push, more and more of us are now finding ourselves in the...

I was recently reading a blog by Laura Vanderkam, author of the books on time management and productivity, where she mentioned the value...

It was almost a year ago exactly that I had my last pre-pandemic school author visit. It was March 13, 2020 and I was meeting with 150-...

I recently had a conversation with a dear, life-long friend. She is also an educator, one of my most trusted beta-readers, and we share...

One of the topics that often comes up when I am presenting at Writer’s Groups or Conferences, is the overall writing process. While each...

The Gap Year. Defined as the year when a student, typically between high school and college, puts their life path on hold to experience...

It is undeniable that we are all spending much more time in front of screens than we ever have before. Whether on virtual platforms for...

There is no denying that on Jan. 20th of this year, poetry joined our national consciousness. As a nation, we experienced poetry...

Characters can make or break a story. You might have the most amazing settings, riveting storylines, and a gift for language that makes...

This week is Literacy Week. A week that “takes place annually to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity...

The start of a New Year is always filled with setting goals, making plans, and listing resolutions. Looking ahead with optimism and...