Even a Shimmer of Light

Even a Shimmer of Light

Mac is a 12th grader. He’s a student in a creative writing workshop I’m teaching at Olympic High School in Santa Monica. The students in this school have been kicked out of all the other high schools. Olympic is the last stop on the line. I was a little...
How to Help Kids with Frustration

How to Help Kids with Frustration

Children want to be accepted just the way they are.   They feel loved when adults give them permission to feel their feelings…all the way. When difficult feelings are allowed to flow, they resolve themselves in positive ways. But when they’re denied, they act out...
Let Your Voice Be Heard

Let Your Voice Be Heard

Writing opens a window into your soul, without judgment. I hope you’re having an awesome Fall. For parents who’ve been asking about creative writing classes for their children, I’m starting a new 6-week “Art of Writing” course on Thursday November 5th, 4-5pm. It...
Observations of a Summer Day

Observations of a Summer Day

Writing is the painting of the voice. – Voltaire, 1764 Feast your eyes on this lovely painting written in  class this week by a talented young writer about to hit the 9th grade. Ladies & Gentlemen…Kakabel Novak. People Watching at Bouchon “Okay, bud,...

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