Sometimes the hardest part is getting started!  One of the first book printing and binding services we offered was designed specifically for younger writers.  We have sponsored kids writing contests through local newspapers and schools too.  It is a joy to see the creativity of a young writer that is not afraid to let their imagination run wild!  Below are a few story starter idea sheets that you can feel free to print out, share or distribute as you like. 

Story Starter Idea Sheets (PDF)

Remember this “Paris in the spring” word illusion?  Sometimes no matter how long you look at something you cannot see an obvious error!  Even though you may be a little shy or afraid of criticism, always have someone else read through your manuscript!  Even most modern day word processing programs don’t catch everything.

Sometimes even the big leagues get it wrong!  Always make sure to read the body of the text…and the titles too!  Also, have someone else take a look at the project.  A new set of eyes can be a great help.

We offer professional proofreading services if you need it.  Yes, there may be a lot of red ink when you get your book back, but you will know that it is ready to go.  For most folks publishing family history books or books for their own use, this is not necessary.  In fact, sometimes leaving the way you originally wrote the story preserves the authenticity!

Neill Woelk ‏@NeillWoelk 19h19 hours ago

Favorite headline of week. He pitches righty, lefty — and evidently, also underwater. Faces Aquaman in next outing.