Judy Lindquist

Perhaps me writing about the power of a great teacher may seem disingenuous. I am after all, a teacher. But today I am taking off my...

I was recently a guest speaker at a local writer’s group, and I was sharing the process and journey of getting my first book...

Teaching writing is a complex mix of accepted technique and creativity. Art and science. Understanding the writing process, writing...

There are so many incredible, charitable foundations out there, each as worthy as the next. For most of us however, since our time,...

I am once again sharing one of my favorite Easter Photos from my youth. Growing up in the Northeast in the 1960s, Easter was a big deal!...

Here in Florida lately, there has been a lot of focus on discomfort. Our state legislature has crafted a law that essentially says that...

A term originally coined years ago to summarize the NCAA spring Basketball Tournament, I have begun to feel that the term is applicable...

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!