This past weekend my critique group and I had a discussion about revising and how very hard it can be.
Sarah Monsma
editor, writer, book advocate
The Dreaded Feedback
Great Advice for Writers About the Editing Process
A great read, this Writers Digest article explains the different kinds of editing and the things you should consider before
The Ol’ Switcheroo – Substitution Ciphers Old and New (for kids)
For Kids: Both simple and tricky codes can be made simply by substituting one letter or symbol for another. Learn about substitution ciphers and try your hand at decoding them!
Scarcity Culture
Originally posted in May 2013, “Scarcity Culture” has become one of the most popular of my web posts. Have
My Oldest Sweater
One of my first blog posts ever, updated in 2015. I try very hard not to be sentimental about things.
“Star Wars” on the Reservation (for kids)
A kids’ article, part of this week’s repost series. There’s a new version of Star Wars in select theaters, and
Asters in Chain Link
Even from the vacant lot
strewn with rubble and trash
beauty grows.
Photo Op: The Guys
I made three woolly alpaca friends at the Fiber Festival of New England on Saturday. Such sweet faces!
My Sweet Potato Crop
Maybe calling it a crop is a tad misleading. But it was an experiment and a teeny bit successful. In
The Daughter Sweater
I’m continuing the knitting series today with the newest addition to my daughter’s sweater collection. I loved making my daughter