Dallas Woodburn's Writing Life

For most of the year, my job as a writing teacher is a slow, gradual process with my students… helping them write more clearly and expans...

Whenever I read a rough draft by a young writer, or when I look over a business plan from a student asking me for feedback, or when I am pit...

“Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning.” –Maya Angelou  How do I ...

One of my guided mentees recently sent me some questions about teaching writing for a class project she was working on. She asked fantast...

Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool What drew me in right away was the voice of Abilene Tucker, the book’s spunky, curious, and honest y...

Today I am delighted to continue our Write On! interview with award-winning author and California 2007 Teacher of the Year Alan Sitomer. His...

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to students at Lillian Larsen Elementary School in San Miguel, California. My wonderful boyfriend w...

This is a terrible story and a reminder of the sometimes-dangerous world of publishing. There are many reputable self-publishing companies, ...

I am very excited to share that I am now a Staff Writer at GradtoGreat.com, a wonderful online resource for college students and recent coll...

Here's a short video clip from my recent talk to students at my alma mater, Cabrillo Middle School. I had a wonderful time! Thanks to Jo...

Last week I had the pleasure of being invited to speak to the eighth grade classes at Windemere Middle School. The students were a terrific ...