Journaling has become a powerful tool for self-discovery, healing, and personal growth.

CONGRATULATIONS on the publication of your first book! This is a remarkable achievement, and the real adventure is just beginning. As you...

I recently discovered a poem my husband wrote back in 1995. During that time, he was working long hours, seven days a week, while I...

Many of our clients at Whistleslick Design have inquired about selling their self-published books on Amazon and about using Kindle Direct...

Writer's Workshop You want to present something interesting and intriguing, mysterious or compelling. It could be a dramatic event, a...

Writer's Workshop Knowing when to begin the revision and editing process involves a strategic approach. Revising helps to refine ideas,...

Journaling, or keeping a diary as we did when we were younger, has the most incredible benefits for our mind, body and soul.

I love writing, and part of who I am as an educator is to encourage others to discover the joy of writing as well. So, I decided to...

I am proud to announce the relaunch of the multi-award winning Belden Boy, an anti-bullying series tied to Common Core State Standards...

“For years, I remember my father talking about the family “Bell” he had on the farm in nearby Iowa.  He told stories about the one-room...

Second camp was just as incredible as the first camp….fifteen young author’s graced the doors of Belden School. The temps kept rising...

Our first camp was incredible…how could it not?  We began the first day with twelve enthusiastic young authors waiting for the experience...

From the moment I wrote my first words down on paper creating the character of Peter McDugal, I’ve discovered this to be a journey full...

This summer, I had the pleasure of meeting Krista Ginger at the Galena Art Fair.  We spoke about the Belden Boy books and, of course,...

I’m not counting, but I think it will be three years since I left kicking and screaming from a job I loved as an elementary teacher. ...

I’ve written a story, so, what happens next? "I created this checklist for those of you who just finished pouring your heart and soul...

Liam...Liam...Liam! What incredible drive my budding author had this past summer at the Belden Boy Writing Camp. He will grow up to be a...

So, you’ve written your book! You’ve read it over and over again making corrections and now you want to publish it. Congratulations!...