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Books are my passion. My fondest memories are of visiting the library with my mom and picking out special books together. As an adult, the library is still my second home. I find great joy in sharing my love of books and writing with my students. Below are a few of the exceptional books that have influenced my writing journey the most: |
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What I write: stories for children, from concept books to young adult novels. Here's a fun fact: all of my stories contain an animal real or imagined, ranging from red-eyed tree frogs to dragons (oh my!). While most of my stories are based in realism, magical elements almost always sneak their way in!
I dipped a toe into adult writing with my short story entitled "A Scripted Life." I submitted it as part of a Winter 2017 writing contest through The Write Source. You are welcome to view it on shortfictionbreak.com.
Joining SCBWI, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators has helped me immeasurably. I've learned the craft of writing from some of today's most impressive children's authors, agents, and editors, and made wonderful connections with members of my SCBWI-based critique groups. I feel blessed to be a part of such a generous, warm, and talented writing community.
I'm a blogger! I contribute to Writers' Rumpus (writersrumpus.com), the wonderful blog published by my Andover, MA-based SCBWI critique group. My topics include writing tips and inspiration, book reviews, and vexing vocabulary/grammar. On the site, there are also interviews, information about conferences, and helpful information galore by a host of talented contributors.
My own weekly blog lives on this website: A Spoonful of Grammar. It's written in short, sweet, snappy language appropriate for writers of all ages. My goal is to demystify tricky grammar and vocabulary in clear, concise language. Sign up HERE to get weekly grammar and vocabulary tips sent right to your inbox.
Please feel free to contact me through my email: cooperlaura@yahoo.com or via text/phone: (508) 982-8879. I'd also love to connect with you through facebook and/or twitter (click on the icons below).
I dipped a toe into adult writing with my short story entitled "A Scripted Life." I submitted it as part of a Winter 2017 writing contest through The Write Source. You are welcome to view it on shortfictionbreak.com.
Joining SCBWI, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators has helped me immeasurably. I've learned the craft of writing from some of today's most impressive children's authors, agents, and editors, and made wonderful connections with members of my SCBWI-based critique groups. I feel blessed to be a part of such a generous, warm, and talented writing community.
I'm a blogger! I contribute to Writers' Rumpus (writersrumpus.com), the wonderful blog published by my Andover, MA-based SCBWI critique group. My topics include writing tips and inspiration, book reviews, and vexing vocabulary/grammar. On the site, there are also interviews, information about conferences, and helpful information galore by a host of talented contributors.
My own weekly blog lives on this website: A Spoonful of Grammar. It's written in short, sweet, snappy language appropriate for writers of all ages. My goal is to demystify tricky grammar and vocabulary in clear, concise language. Sign up HERE to get weekly grammar and vocabulary tips sent right to your inbox.
Please feel free to contact me through my email: cooperlaura@yahoo.com or via text/phone: (508) 982-8879. I'd also love to connect with you through facebook and/or twitter (click on the icons below).
