Spring will soon be upon Minnesota, and along with the warm sunshine, puddles of melting snow, and return of the red-winged black birds...

Ready to delve into a writing career? Make summer in Minnesota the time and place you begin. These three tips will help you get started:...

A lot has changed since my original post about my son's rap writing endeavors. For one thing, my son is a year older and no longer a...

There’s a lot to love about the state of Minnesota, but if you’re a writer living here, there’s even more to appreciate—all the great...

Getting motivated to be productive during a long, cold month can seem daunting, for sure. But here’s an idea: why not begin with some...

You know that age-old advice, write what you know? Basically every writer who follows that advice writes about their region. And it isn’t...

If you have teenage kids, you probably know all about rap music. If you’re like me and have a child who writes rap, well, you may know...

Can’t get motivated to write? Maybe you need a change of scenery. Truth is, sitting at a desk all day can get old. Of course, it may be...

Can’t think of anything to write about? If you’re at a loss for words, try looking at a picture. Pull out that box of old photos and...