A former public school teacher and instructor for Writer's Digest School, Lois has taught every age level from pre-school to college and university students to mature adults. All classes are adjusted according to the level and experience of the students. Lois' teaching is interactive and she encourages participation and questions. In addition to her often-requested favorites she continues to develop new classes.

For inspirational or motivational topics for adult groups, media topics, or a partial list of places where Lois has taught writing, click here.  For fiction or non-fiction writing classes see variety of situatios listed below.

Christian and General Interest Writers' Conferences:
For keynotes, workshops, or comprehensive classes  see below. E-mail Lois for questions. 

Christian Schools:  From the workshops listed below, choose topics for three hours of teaching.  Depending on the size of individual classes, we often combine 2 or 3 classes that meet at one time. Grades 3-12.  When requested, Lois also speaks at chapel. 

Home Educators:  For coops: If you wish, begin with a family night--a 45-minute or one-hour gathering for the entire family.  Hear "The Story Behind the Story" and/or helpful practical ideas for getting off to a great start or continuing to grow in your writing. For the next day choose a package of any three workshops, divided according to groups in grades 3-12.  Parents invited to be onlookers so they can help their students when they return home.  Lois also teaches home educators at regional and state conferences.

Young Author Conferences, Public and Private Schools:  From the workshops listed below, choose topics for three hours of teaching.  Adapted as needed for your situation.  In schools we often combine 2 to 3 classes that meet at one time. Grades 3 and up.

Public libraries: Student or Family Groups:  30-35 minute presentation about what it means to be an author, an inside look into how to create a story or novel, and tips for your own writing.  Topic: The Story Behind the Story.

Librarians:  Topic:  What I Learned at the Library on the Way to Becoming an Author or current topic.

Bookstores:  Brief talk along with booksigning. Your choice! 

For classes choose from the following topics or inquire about other possibilities.  Always adapted to your situation.    

When you e-mail Lois (click here) mention the kind of group you represent and the age/grade level of your students.  She will send more detailed information specifically targeted to your school, home educator group, university, writer's conference, or other situation.

Writing Non-fiction to Inspire (comprehensive class)
May be 3-5 days with 2½ to 3 hours of classroom time each day or a 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday. Whether you wish to write one article or a non-fiction book discover the patterns of writing for commonly published non-fiction pieces.