Sandra Raymond
Contributing Writer
Sandy Raymond Lives in Flagstaff, Arizona - Photo by Darin Davis
Sandra Raymond is a writer, teacher, and new mom living in Flagstaff, Arizona. She has an MA in Literature and a Doctorate in Education from Northern Arizona University, where she is currently an English Education Professor. She is an award-winning playwright and photographer and blogs about writing and motherhood at sandyraymond.com Her blog appears regularly on Writer's Digest's Best Tweets for Writers. Her ten-minute play, "Pork Belly Futures," won the Northern Arizona Playwriting Festival in June 2008 and is published in the Winter 2008 issue of Thin Air Magazine. Follow @alittlesandy on Twitter!
Latest Articles
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Build a Better Blog
Effective and successful blogging is about creating good content, being consistent, learning the basics of layout and design, and connecting to an audience.
May 23, 2010
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Language-Building Activities for Babies and Toddlers
Ages nine months to two years are a crucial time for language development in babies and toddlers. A variety of resources can help parents during this time.
May 22, 2010
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Mastering Short Forms of Writing
The combination of the internet and an increase in the costs of print publishing have made short forms of writing more popular and in demand.
May 22, 2010
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The I-Search Alternative to the Research Paper
Rather than simply presenting information in a straightforward way, the I-Search includes a personal and self-reflective component.
May 22, 2010
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How to Write a Ten-Minute Play
The ten-minute play is a short form of drama. Like flash fiction, the ten-minute play seeks to tell a complete story with a beginning, middle, and end.
May 22, 2010
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BPA-Free Toys for Children
BPA is a common ingredient found in everything from plastic toys to water bottles to the lining of aluminum cans.
Jan 6, 2010
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How to Teach a Lesson
Beginning teachers often throw together lesson plans at the last minute, creating assignments and activities that may be engaging, but lack long-term planning.
Jan 6, 2010
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Ideas for the Essay Writer
For many writers the most difficult part of essay and term paper writing is coming up with ideas and figuring out what to write and how to get started.
Nov 15, 2009
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Get Paid to Write Online
Freelance writers may find that publishing their writing online is the fastest way to build an audience and jump start their career.
Nov 11, 2009
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Create a Blog for Free
For writers looking to start their first blog or branch out by blogging on different topics, many free blogging sites on the web offer user-friendly features.
Nov 11, 2009
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