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Unveiling the Secrets: The Truth Behind Selling on Amazon

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

Creating A Good Hook For Your Story

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

Revising & Editing

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

Journaling

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

Where Do Idea's Come From?

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...

2024 Belden Boy Relaunch

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

Where Do I Belong?

“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...

Copy of Belden Boy Writing Camp 2016 B

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

Belden Boy Writing Camp 2016 A

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

In the Beginning

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...

Tex

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,...

Life After Retirement

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. ...

Checklist for Publishing Your Book ~ Part II

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...

Let's Take a Poll!

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...

Publishing Your Book ~ Part I

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