Author: Create and Blossom
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Organic Storytelling vs Plotting
When I first started getting into writing and storytelling, I got some really good advice: “just write.” At first, I was all worried about whether my story made sense and where it was going, so I thought about making a clear plan. But as I went along this creative journey, I found that I really…
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Integrate journaling into your daily life
Written by Kennisha Griffin Journaling can be a transformative experience, providing not just a creative outlet but also a powerful tool for self-reflection and mental health. Looking back, I am reminded of how I have always kept journals. I’ll never forget being introduced to a diary when I was a little girl. Mine was dark…
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Literacy Development: How to encourage children to read
When I was a little girl, I struggled with reading. I had a colorful imagination, but it took a lot of work to sit down and focus on school material, especially math word problems. I’m unsure if I had anxiety because I needed to find an answer or if my main challenge was not allowing…
