2021 was a meditative year. I quit online platforms, left my job, and let my business roll to a coast. Here's what I learned and where I suspect I'll be pivoting. I gotta be honest: I … [Read more...] about Fired in 2021, Pivoting in 2022
The Purpose of My Web Log (a.k.a. "blog")
Every writer should have a blog. It is nice to have a "log" of my creative ideas and developments as they develop through the years. Be sure to subscribe to my website to be notified by email of my latest blog post.
How to Write Lincoln-Douglas Debate Cases (That Win!)
https://youtu.be/M0wLRNhEdWU This is a basic "how to" in understanding the structure of a Lincoln-Douglas debate case. When you understand the structure, writing cases become easy...and you'll … [Read more...] about How to Write Lincoln-Douglas Debate Cases (That Win!)
How to Write Champion Speeches — Even on the Fly (Video)
https://youtu.be/wNial88FHh0 There are countless ways to writing a speech, but I have found the SCORRE Method to be the absolute best for academic speakers and debaters. This video breaks down the … [Read more...] about How to Write Champion Speeches — Even on the Fly (Video)
3 Essential Habits of Champion Extempers (Video)
https://youtu.be/it6msvJ46p0 Extemp is a limited preparation event that gives students three prompts from which to choose. The prompts task the "extemper" to answer a question or opine on a news … [Read more...] about 3 Essential Habits of Champion Extempers (Video)
What Is “Competitive” Apologetics?
https://youtu.be/kSabLY1rXQ4 Competitive apologetics is a popular speech event at homeschool tournaments. Competitors gather and are assigned specific apologetics prompts from which they prepare a … [Read more...] about What Is “Competitive” Apologetics?
3 Things You MUST Know to Be in Homeschool Speech & Debate (VIDEO)
https://youtu.be/6DfjB3YIZoY Now this video is a little different than most of my videos. I usually talk with people who are already involved in speech and debate, but this video talks to people … [Read more...] about 3 Things You MUST Know to Be in Homeschool Speech & Debate (VIDEO)