Circle C Writer's Corner Lesson Three - Character Traits

3- Character TraitsWelcome back to the Circle C Writer's Corner. If you missed lessons 1 or 2, you can find them right here:The Five Story ElementsCreating CharactersLast month’s newsletter (May) highlighted the importance of creating interesting cha...

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Jun 25, 2025
Name the New Colt and Win a Book!

Start Brainstorming!I feel badly that I did not share the "Name the Filly" contest with you a couple of weeks ago (for Jewels's new foal). I shared it on Andi's Blog, but it slipped right out of my mind to expand to my newsletter. Two fans each came...

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Jun 23, 2025
June What Am I plus an extra - Homeschool Freebies

It's time for our monthly "What Am I" guessing game. Just in time for summer easy listening, the prize is the brand-new Circle C Adventures Book 8 audiobook Andrea Carter and More Tales from the Circle C Ranch, plus a fun horse sticky notepad.In fact...

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Jun 04, 2025
Circle C Writer's Corner Lesson Two - Creating Characters

2- Creating Characters ✒️Last time, I began a series of newsletters on how to write a story. A story is like a puzzle, and the five essential pieces (elements) had better be there. If one element is missing, the story will fall flat. If you didn’t ca...

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May 14, 2025
May What Am I ❓ Guessing Game

It's May! It's time for our monthly "What Am I" guessing game. I almost did not send this out, what with the emphasis on the "Kick Off to Summer" Writing and Art Contest going on during the month of May. But I know how much you all like the game, so...

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May 07, 2025
"Kick Off to Summer" Writing and Art Contest

Circle C and Kregel Publications Present . . . My publisher and I are excited to host this multi-media contest not only for Circle C readers but also for those who are not familiar with the series. It's a month-long contest for ages 8-14, with three...

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Apr 29, 2025