Judy Lindquist

While many parts of the country are still dealing with their winter climate, here in Florida, we are already deep into our growing season....

I once read a quote that said that drafting is when we shovel sand into the sandbox, and when we revise, we turn those piles into a sand...

Impostor Syndrome, while not an official medical diagnosis, is indeed real. It is described as self-doubt; feeling as if you do not...

According to Tony Robbins, “The quality of a person’s life is most often a direct reflection of the expectations of their peer group.”...

Creating backstories is a foundational practice for writers of fiction. This is where and when you create characters with depth. You...

Book lovers and reading enthusiasts adore having a book autographed by the author. If we got to meet the author when they signed the...

“Being present” and “mindful” seem to be two terms that are all around us right now. Almost any reading related to productivity, goals,...

Last week was Literacy Week, so many schools, libraries, and communities hosted events designed to highlight the importance and joy of...

Yesterday I had the pleasure of presenting at another educational conference. This was a conference focused solely on primary documents...

This is a picture of part of my classroom library. I have shelves that line almost all the walls of my classroom. I have reference books...

While 2020 and 2021 were certainly the years of shutdowns, virtual gatherings, and hunkering down, 2022 seemed to be the year when we...

It is that time of year! Everyone is starting off the New Year with renewed energy and optimism. It does seem to be the perfect time to...

Wishing everyone who celebrates, a very Merry Christmas!

Perseverance is continuing to work toward a goal even when there is difficulty or delay in achieving success. Resilience is the ability...

This week was my first School Author Visit of this school year, with four more already scheduled for January and February. Maybe not...

I was recently participating in a day-long training on mental health for children. Part of the initial orientation focused on how, as...

I hope that everyone was able to take time this week to gather with those near and dear to them and to take some time out of their busy...

This past week was World Diabetes Day, and the first of this month was Type 1 Diabetes Day. There are endless lists of awareness days,...

The Fall Children’s Book Week just wrapped up! There is also a Children’s Book Week in the spring. This is an annual celebration of...

Beta readers are those people who read your completed manuscript with the goal of giving feedback. This feedback then becomes the...