“The harder you work, the luckier you get.”

Hello~

I’m happy you’re here! This site is for writers who believe in themselves and are serious and passionate enough to nurture their craft while constantly moving forward. This is how you get published. Move forward!

I offfer critiques for a reasonable price. I will critique articles, picture book manuscripts, chapter books (one chapter at a time), short stories, and poetry for $3 per double-spaced page. For more information, please contact me.

I am a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI-MI). I’ve had several articles and poetry pieces published for a variety of magazines.  They include Woman’s World, Michigan Learning, EduGuide, Traditional Bowhunter, Buckmaster’s Whitetail, Once Upon A Time, Ann Arbor Family Press, and the SCBWI-MI News.

I am a reading and writing Workshop Leader for youth and adults. I  teach at the Macomb Township Parks and Recreation Department. My workshops include an interactive Picture Book Party, Creative Journaling, Publishing for Artistic Tweens and Teens, and Freelance Writing for Adults. 

Picture Book Party! Storytime comes alive in this interactive workshop.  Crafts relating to the theme are made of recycled products.

Publishing for Artistic Tweens and Teens~ This class is designed to assist young aspiring artists to become published.

For more information or to register, call 586.992.2900.

I am looking to expand and lead more workshops in the area. For more information, or to set up a workshop please contact me.

I am currently writing a book of short stories about Spiritual Signs for young adults. I am collecting stories from different people from all over the world, with diverse religious backgrounds to complete the project. If you are interested in contributing, please read my Spiritual Sign page.

Please join my Linkedin group: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/2335298/ Spiritual Writers!

I have been freelance writing for over eleven years and I would like to share things that I have learned with you.  This site also serves as a networking advantage for me and you. We are continually evolving and learning new information. I hope we can help each other. Get a pen, some paper,  get lucky, and get published! 

Cheers~

Susi