Writing Prompt: Think of an animal…
Think of an animal who is often perceived by humans as “stupid.” What is the most genius thing about this animal?
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Author Success Story: Sansa Collins
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Write a conversation you’d like to have with an animal, whether you companion animal(s), local birds, or an animal in the wild.
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Writing for Animals: Self-paced vs. Live
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Novels old and new that every animal lover should read
From the snake tempting Adam and Eve to the sheep that saved Odysseus from the Cyclops, animals have featured prominently in literature from the very beginning of literature. Today, animals play leading roles in many bestselling novels, from the dog Almondine in The Story of Edgar Sawtelle to Marcellus, the Pacific octopus in Remarkably Bright Creatures. In a…
