The writer and two imposters faced the panel and answered questions. Among the highfalutin words sprinkled in the questions were artistic, clever, imaginative, inspiration, and creative spirit. He could be profiled as visionary or daydreamer, but so could the plumber and banker beside him. The author wanted to discuss the force that drives him to … Continue reading The real writer please stand
emotional bonding with characters
Writing, kids, and ADHD
Sit at the desk. Don't wiggle, don't bounce, or turn upside down. Stay. Ha ha. If a prankster posted a Keep Out sign on the school's front gate, a number of kids would conclude the sign meant them. As teacher and principal before ADD/HD became common teacher jargon, the kids struggling with moderate/severe ADD/HD symptoms … Continue reading Writing, kids, and ADHD
Invisible
She sat in the assigned seat although her demeanor expressed dislike in leaving the far back corner of the classroom. The corner protected her from sounds of gun shots fired in the middle of the night, boisterous laughter, groans, cursing, and rhythmic squawking of the lone bed separated by … Continue reading Invisible