Scholastic Competition Writing Program, Summer 2024: Learn more here
Scholastic Writing Awards at a Glance:
- Eleven categories, including critical essay, poetry, short story, and personal narrative.
- Notable winners: Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath, Ezra Jack Keats, Amanda Gorman, Stephen King, and more.
- An award in this competitive contest signifies to everyone–from parents, to teachers, to universities–that the medalist is an accomplished writer.
L.B. offers three types of private tutoring:
- Creative writing: Fiction or non-fiction with a creative bent
- Public speaking: Find your voice and unique style
- A blend of both: Alternate lessons with both specialties!
Do words call out to you?
Have you always wanted to write a short story or book? Maybe you would like an effective and fun way to fall in love with writing or nurture a blossoming talent. L.B. encourages all students, from children to teens to adults, to love language through the pursuit of creative writing, no matter their stage of development.
Want to speak with aplomb?
In addition to being an author, L.B. has been a longtime Toastmaster and award-winning speaker. She can help you move beyond fear through relaxation and visualization techniques, fine-tuning presentation skills, or writing a compelling speech.
How we roll…
L.B. enjoys teaching on Zoom. She has students all over the United States and in several countries. In the summers, she offers virtual writing programs that stimulate and engage the brain in writing and in life.
The bottom line
It doesn’t matter if you are a new, intermediate, or advanced student. L.B. has decades of professional knowledge, coaching experience–and even a wee bit of wisdom to share. Join a social environment, like a camp or class, to learn alongside a like-minded, creative community or take the customizable, personal approach with your own private teacher. It’s up to you. After all, what do you have to lose? Better yet, what do you have to gain? Reach out now.
L.B.’s Bio
L.B. has published hundreds of articles online and has two traditionally-published novels. League of Strays was her debut young adult novel. Stolen Secrets received a “Notable Selection” by the Sydney Taylor Book Awards. Her first picture book manuscript was recently named a finalist in the Astra International Picture Book Awards. A member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) for the past 17 years, L.B. took on the top regional leadership role for the San Francisco Bay Area, helping people pursue their publishing dreams. She has coached multiple students to medals in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards and was a judge of that same national contest for the past six years.