There’s nothing quite like a really memorable villain to add drama to a story! Who can forget Count Fosco, or Moriarty, or Sauron? Use this worksheet to craft the perfect villain. Click Here to Download This Worksheet (PDF) If you’d like a more well-rounded villain, you might consider plotting their character arc. You can also…

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In which Book Rioters share with you which books they read in December and loved best (and why they loved those books). Get some good recommendations here!

Looking for a book list for making inferences and predictions? Here you go! Be sure to check out all the book lists I have for teaching comprehension. *This post contains affiliate links. Making inferences and predictions are highly related comprehension strategies. In fact, most books for teaching comprehension lump them together. For the younger ... Read More about Book List for Making Inferences and Predictions

Ultimate List Of 50+ Psychological Thrillers To Read - The ultimate list of 50+ must-read psychological thriller books that will keep you up at night!

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Every year on March 25, the anniversary of the Downfall of Sauron, the Tolkien Society hosts Tolkien Reading Day. This year’s theme is Nature and Industry. The primary goal is to promote the r…

Figuring out how to outline a series may explode your preconceptions about the process and teach you so much more about outlining and storycraft in general.

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A solid grasp on plot and structure will help you add suspense to your stories, and grip your readers until the end.

The setting of a story performs the vital task of transporting the reader into the story. Download this worksheet (PDF) Story Settings The questions in this 2-page story setting worksheet can help you hone in on the details of your character’s environment. Does the scene take place indoors or out? Is the space light or…

I have always loved psychological thrillers -- the plot twists, the stunning character reveals, the eerie settings.

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Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree is the trendsetter for the "Cozy Fantasy" genre we have all been craving! The audiobook is read by the author himself and it is a delight from the first

If you are looking for some high-interest activities, try using animated shorts to teach inference. Free handouts focus on student learning.

Looking for more books like Where the Crawdads Sing? These excellent books feature similar themes, including of coming of age stories and nature.

The invisible forces of magnetism are at work all around us, even as you read this sentence. To understand this concept, and how magnets work, can be

Creative Writer Worksheet – Everybody’s Doing It (PDF) This week’s worksheet is about doing what everyone else is doing… differently. If you’ve been struggling with writing something, perhaps you need to approach it your way. Or maybe you need a bigger challenge! ;) Don’t reinvent the wheel; redirect it.

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10 reasons to teach Wonder the book by R.J. Palacio to your students. It's an amazing story you'll love! Plus Wonder Book Quotes to live...

Using wordless shorts in language therapy gives you so many options and your clients will LOVE it! Links to the best wordless videos!

So you want to become a Nutritarian? You’ve read one of Dr. Fuhrman’s books and you know what the 6 week Aggressive Weight Loss plan entails. Get ready for week #1! This first week was all about survival and acceptance. I’m happy to report that when I weighed myself this morning I had lost 7 ...

Writing Worksheet – Writing a Synopsis (PDF) Writing a synopsis can be a great way to get really clear about the story you’re telling. In the One Page Novel Course, I suggest it as the next step after brainstorming, but these worksheets can help even if you’ve already finished your book and are getting ready…

Our guest today is a 30 Days or Less alumna and the author of a charming children's book. As you can imagine, writing a book for children is no easy feat, especially for a first timer. Carrie agreed to tell us about the process that took her from a simple idea she had while working

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Understanding the steps in the writing process is crucial to producing quality content. Read about the important writing process steps and stages for writers.

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Finding great chapter books for 2nd graders can be a challenge. You want to make sure your students have books at their reading level, but you also want to make sure they've got a good selection of books that will hold their interest. That's why I created this book list for 2nd graders. 20 Awesome 2nd Grade

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Scaffold your instruction with these teaching scaffolding strategies to help bridge readiness and mastery for your elementary students!

Do you want to write a picture book? Here's how to plot your picture book, plus a free picture book plotting worksheet to help you master your craft!

Using interactive read aloud strategies in the classroom will keep your students engaged. Here are some great tools to get all your kids discussing books.

Are you wondering how to become an audiobook narrator? Sadly, it's not enough to have a good microphone and a love for telling stories (although that's a start).

Learn how to teach making predictions to help your students develop strong reading comprehension skills with these three favorite read alouds.

Writer Worksheet – Writing Mastermind (PDF) If you could get all of your favourite authors (living or dead) around a table and ask them for advice, what would they tell you? Let’s find out! :)

Picking books kids can't put down can be time consuming. Print this list of FUN TO READ printable 4th grade reading list!

Writer Worksheet – Sacrifice (PDF) Becoming a writer demands sacrifices just like any other meaningful art or craft. Eventually you must face the Defeat, but don’t let that trouble you. The Defeat is only permanent if you fail to make the sacrifice, and the sacrifice isn’t always the terrifying ordeal we turn it into. It’s…