Articles written by Sandra Raymond

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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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
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 - Sandra Raymond
The Swine Flu Vaccine for Children Under Two
Although four different swine flu, or H1N1, vaccines have been approved by the FDA, only one of these has been approved for children under the age of two.
Nov 8, 2009 - Sandra Raymond
Four Keys to Beginning a Novel
Many writers struggle with how and where to begin a novel. The first chapter, and even the first line, are often the most important in capturing the reader's attention.
Nov 8, 2009 - Sandra Raymond
A Thirty-Day Writing Marathon
Writing a novel is no easy feat, and many writers have trouble getting started as well as sustaining interest in their projects. Nanowrimo can help!
Oct 18, 2009 - Sandra Raymond
Learn to Write Without Spending Money
Beginning writers can spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars on books, classes, software and seminars, but writing resources can be found for little or no money.
Oct 10, 2009 - Sandra Raymond