Incentivizing the Young Reader: Have You Tried Reading Aloud with Your Child/Student?

Let me start out by saying that "reading out loud" is not every person's cup of tea. In fact, there are those individuals who downright hate oral reading. And for some, it can be a real phobia. So, I'm not suggesting a one size fits all approach to incentivizing the young learner in your life. … Continue reading Incentivizing the Young Reader: Have You Tried Reading Aloud with Your Child/Student?

DIY Voice Training for Audio Content

Well, wouldn't you know that I've stumbled upon something pretty stinking cool if I may say so myself. And, I am. It's really amazing to me how daily living can organically lead to making some notable strides in one's skills development. This is the story behind the development of my voice in preparation for creating … Continue reading DIY Voice Training for Audio Content

Lessons Learned #5: Learn and Apply the Basics in Order to Grow

What time is it? Well, it's time for me to go back to the basics. And the basics, for me, is writing. The concept of knowing and applying the basics is one of those lessons that's come to life through my son's, Little Man's, educational journey. In my son's magnet elementary school, two of the … Continue reading Lessons Learned #5: Learn and Apply the Basics in Order to Grow

An Inexpensive Voice Coaching Option

Doing your own reading for the audio recording of your book is definitely not for the faint of heart. I'm learning that speaking stamina is required if I want to produce a solid audio book. And, the voice preparation officially starts this week. Actually, the unofficial prep began a couple of weeks ago when I started … Continue reading An Inexpensive Voice Coaching Option