Are you having trouble writing? Not sure how to get started? Looking for tips to help you write more? I do a lot of writing. Every day. And I do a lot of reading about writing. Every so often I read a book with advice on writing. These books usually have really great tips in… Read more »
Inspiration
It’s Been One Year Since I’ve Run Pain Free, And It’s Not Better Yet
@elizpagelhoganauthor #running #runner #injuryrecovery #pt #physicaltherapy #runninginjury #tendinitis #runningadvice #runningadventures #dailyrunning ♬ Somewhere Only We Know – Keane Today I’m seeing my doctor about this ongoing tendinitis. I don’t know what will happen, but I am still hopeful that someday I’ll be able to walk – and run – pain free.
Learning Something New and the Women’s World Cup
I love watching soccer, all kinds of soccer at all levels. Our whole family does! We go to local games for our rec teams, cup teams, our local USL team the Riverhounds, even MLS teams like Columbus Crew. And we took a family trip to see EPL teams Liverpool, Leeds, Man U and Everton. And… Read more »
Some Free Critique Advice
I’m in several critique groups and I try to really provide useful, actionable feedback for my partners. I thought you might like to read some useful, actionable feedback that YOU can use on your story. Yes, these comments are for other writers writing other books, but if you think about them in general terms you… Read more »
Some Advice for Writers from Birders
I’m both a birder and a writer. When I bird, I’m often out there enjoying whatever birds come my way. But sometimes, I’m looking for a specific bird. I have a goal. It can be frustrating when I can’t find it, and even more frustrating when others can. When I’m writing, I’m often creating a… Read more »
Take the Quiz! What Kind of Wildlife Scientist Are You?
What kind of wildlife scientist would YOU want to be? Take the quiz and find out! Loading…
Animal Allies is a finalist for the Russell Freedman Award for Nonfiction for a Better World
I’m so excited to announce that Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research is a finalist for the Russell Freedman Award for Nonfiction for a Better World presented by the SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund. The Russell Freedman award is given to a work of nonfiction that contributes to our understanding of how to make our… Read more »
Tips for Travel to UK and Ireland
Our family recently traveled to the UK and Ireland. It was a trip we planned back in 2019 to see family and some soccer (football) destinations, but we had to delay it because of COVID, of course. It was wonderful to catch up with everyone and visit some amazing places – but it has been… Read more »
This is why I write books for young readers.
My new book Animal Allies: 15 Amazing Women in Wildlife Research came out on May 17, 2022 and the next day I read the tweet embedded below. This is why I write for young readers! My friend wrote about her 9yo: This book was released today and she’s half way through the 200 pages. “I… Read more »
Celebrate Leonardo da Vinci’s Birthday!
On April 15, we can say Happy Birthday to Leonardo da Vinci! Let’s celebrate by being curious. One option, if you live in Pittsburgh, is to stop by Riverstone Bookstore in McCandless for a Think Like Leo challenge! If you can’t get to Pittsburgh, then get a copy of the book and try out… Read more »