Monthly Archives: March 2016

Balancing time as a working author

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

Successful writers have mastered a key element of the writing process. It’s not characterization, or pacing, or voice, or outlining. All of those are important, but there’s an essential cornerstone that the best authors lay. Time management. When I give … Continue reading →

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Rainbow colored men, ‘boom’ blankets, and interrobangs: These stories are worth a read

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

What do rainbow men, “boom” blankets, and interrobangs have in common? The answer may not be clear, so I’ll give you a hint: They’re elements among the winning stories in the Sarah & Katy essay contests. While the answer to … Continue reading →

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Impulse buying 10 Dr. Seuss books with no regrets

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I went into Wal-Mart this weekend for $35 worth of oil. I walked out with $50 worth of children’s books instead. I had the best intentions when I entered the store. Things went awry when I got to the automotive … Continue reading →

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A reading challenge for picky young readers

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

As a kid, I wouldn’t touch food with coconut. Or onion. Or green peppers. Or mushrooms. The list goes on. I was a picky eater back then. Even though I still avoid dishes with mushrooms (I just can’t bring myself … Continue reading →

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Hey writers, it’s harvest time

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Julie Stroebel Barichello

I live in farm country. Each spring is planting season here in central Illinois, and when fall rolls around it’s harvest season. But for writers, it’s planting and harvest season year-round. I know what you’re thinking. What are authors farming? … Continue reading →

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