ArticleTalking Writing for Animals on the Animal Rights Show
I recently joined the inspiring team behind the Animal Rights Show to talk Writing for Animals. I hope you enjoy it!
September 1, 2026
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ArticleAnimals and euphemisms
We live our lives surrounded by euphemisms. People don’t die, they leave us or pass on. People aren’t fired they are let go or RIF’d.
April 19, 2026
ArticleW4A alum featured in New York Times
Writing for Animals alum Mary Akers was featured in The New York Times this week.
March 26, 2026
ArticleWriting for Animals: Self-paced vs. Live
If you’re new to Writing for Animals and not sure how to choose between the live class vs. the self-paced class, here are how we view them.
December 28, 2025
ArticleAnimal Writes: Crafting Authentic Animal Narratives
Midge and I recently joined Our Hen House for a lively discussion about all things writing for animals. Enjoy!
December 13, 2025
ArticleCase study: Writing for chickens, turkeys and ducks
More than 80 billion chickens are killed each year. And in the US, more than 200 million turkeys die each year, along with 26 million ducks. These are horrific numbers.
November 11, 2025
ArticleWhen is a shark an “it”? When it’s in The New York Times
Sharks get little love from the mainstream media. Whenever the media reports on a shark it is usually due to a shark “attack.” The New York Times is no exception.
November 1, 2025
ArticleNovels old and new that every animal lover should read
From the snake tempting Adam and Eve to the sheep that saved Odysseus from the Cyclops, animals have featured prominently in literature from the very beginning of literature.
July 26, 2025
ArticleWelcome to Writing for Animals
This is the new home for books and classes to educate and inspire writers to advocate for animals. Stay tuned!
July 23, 2025