This book is part of the series, What I Wish I'd Known Sooner. The first one, for parents, has been a popular book for both new, as well as experienced parents. What I Wish I'd Known Sooner: Teachers is written for teachers and educators. Included are bits of wisdom, related Scripture and prayers for students. Chapters are divided into areas affecting teachers, such First Day of School, Open House, Parent-Teacher Conference, Bus Duty, Holidays and Seasons, Sick Days and Substitute Days, Faculty Meetings, Discipline, and Assorted Gems. This series has been used in speaking to parent or teacher...

What I Wish I Had Known Sooner: Parents is written for anyone with children. Included are bits of wisdom learned from parenting my children, Cindy and Kevin. For example, do you ever wish it hadn't taken you so long to learn from things? Being a parent is not something we learn in a textbook, yet so often we are unprepared for the responsibility of raising children. If you share the common bond called "parenthood," you'll have to laugh (or cry) as you read about the joys and mishaps that children daily provide. Section II, The Home & School Connection, offers guidance and self-help for...

Boot Camp for Christian Writers Carolyn Tomlin Writing-To-Publish: The Basic Foundations 2 The Publishing Opportunities That Await You Section I: In the first part of this book, I'll explain the type of articles in both the Christian and secular market that need your manuscript, work that will educate, encourage, entertain and inspire others through the written word Learn editorial techniques for publishing, how to break into those markets, get your message across, and earn extra $$$. How to Find Great Ideas to Write About Section II: Great ideas are all around you Learn how to see with...

Four, More Articles Editors Love and How to Write Them Section 1 "Writing and Selling the How-to Article" Used in both the Christian and secular market, the How-To Article is considered one of the easiest to write. Let me show you how to write about what you know, find a solution to a challenge, or share an easier way to solve a problem. Use quality photos to sell your How-To craft article ideas to editors by showing the materials needed, the steps involved in the directions and the finished product. Learn how to write in a sequence of steps, and give readers confidence in learning new...

More Secrets to Getting Published, Again and Again and Again Section 1 "Photography: Creating the Perfect Article Package" While writers use words to inform, entertain, educate and encourage readers, photographers depend on cameras. When these two mediums are combined, you create a winning combination most editors can't pass up I will show you how presenting this combination to an editor can make a difference in getting an article contract-instead of a rejection letter. You'll learn how to use digital photography with an article query that will put your idea at the top of an editor's stack....