New Beginnings 2016


Happy New Year! What do you resolve for the new year?

My resolutions are all about continuing last year's resolutions. I have done very well with my writing. I have not written everyday, but my output was better than the year before. I want to keep that and add to it. 

My business focus is going to be my blog. This is the voice that I want to project to my readers. I want my lessons to be valid and enlightening. I want teachers and students to see me as a fantastic go to site for writing lessons.


I plan on offering more lesson installments that go deeper into skills and strategies. These lessons can be taught over days. The lessons need to be valid for today, but I will not abandon my belief that a classical writing curriculum is best for all learners.

I want to structure my lesson blogs in such a way that teachers can use them as their go to curriculum. I want to be the teacher's lesson planner. 


My goal for this year is one that is truly doable. I need to keep my mission up front and always in my mind as I write every day.

Here's to 2016!





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