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Want to take your writing to the next level? The secret might surprise you: poetry. In this video, I share why practicing poetry is one of the most powerful (and often overlooked) ways to become a better writer. From learning to be more concise and emotionally impactful to mastering figurative language and meaning modification, poetry trains skills that will dramatically improve your prose. I also...

Rubrics don't make grading easier and they don't help students revise. I spent the first five years of my teaching career writing, revising, and adapting rubrics for all types of assignments and projects. What all that experience taught me was that rubrics actually make grading harder. Rubrics have their place in the classroom but leave them out of the grading process. In the video, I talk...

Does writing time with your teen turn into eye rolls, heavy sighs, shutdowns, or full-on frustration? You’re not alone. Even strong writers are getting harder to motivate these days. In this video, I’m sharing 7 practical, battle-tested strategies to turn that resistance into real confidence and make writing time something your teen can actually enjoy. I’m Zach Larson, writing teacher and author,...

Does your teen stare blankly at a writing assignment or turn in one-sentence “paragraphs” that go nowhere? You’re not alone — and it’s not your fault. Many bright homeschool teens (and public school students) reach high school without the ability to write a strong, well-organized paragraph. The frustration, resistance, and daily battles are exhausting for everyone. In this video, seasoned writing...

Are 1:1 devices (laptops and tablets for every student) actually hurting learning in public schools? After more than a decade of widespread adoption, many parents and teachers are seeing the downsides: constant distractions, shallower thinking, weaker focus, and even stalled academic progress. In this video, I break down the real effects of one-to-one technology in classrooms: How devices fuel mul...

In this video, Zach Larson from Living Words Press breaks down one of the most persistent and controversial narratives surrounding the Book of Mormon: the claim that Joseph Smith translated the record using a seer stone in a hat. Drawing from scripture, eyewitness testimony, and official church statements, Zach presents four compelling proofs that challenge this popular theory—and offers a powerfu...

Looking for books that are gripping, well-written, and free of excessive profanity or graphic content? In this video, I share a handpicked list of clean reads for adult readers—stories that entertain without relying on shock value. From timeless classics to modern fantasy, these books are safe, engaging, and perfect for your TBR pile.📚 Books Mentioned:The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre DumasT...

For nearly 15 years, I have been captivated by the fantasy worlds of Brandon Sanderson. His books shaped my love for storytelling, magic systems, and the art of writing. As a fellow member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, I admired him—not just as a writer but as a figure who represented faith-driven creativity on a grand scale. But now, everything has changed. With the release...

In this deep philosophical and scientific discussion, we explore the nature of chaos, order, and the origins of the universe. Can mindless disorder spontaneously generate the laws of physics? Or does the presence of structure and mathematical precision in the cosmos point to an intelligent Creator? We dive into self-organization, the fine-tuning argument, and the principle of sufficient reason to...

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If you want to support my efforts by purchasing my book, Pages, you can find it here: https://books2read.com/u/m2eY76 . Let’s Talk Magic is a Living Words Podcast. Find out more about the show, my books, and how to support my author journey at https://livingwordspress.weebly.com/ . When you get there, don’t forget to click ‘join the community’ and sign up for the LWP newsletter and stay in the kno...

If you want to support my efforts and purchase my book, Pages, you can find it here: https://books2read.com/u/m2eY76 . Let’s Talk Magic is a Living Words Podcast. Find out more about the show, my books, and how to support my author journey at https://livingwordspress.weebly.com/ . When you get there, don’t forget to click ‘join the community’ and sign up for the LWP newsletter and stay in the know...

We are going to talk about Bruno and my one change fix for Encanto. Let’s Talk Magic is a Living Words Podcast. Find out more about the show, my books, and how to support my author journey at https://livingwordspress.weebly.com/ . When you get there, don’t forget to click ‘join the community’ and sign up for the LWP newsletter and stay in the know! I hope you enjoyed the show, and thanks for liste...