The Birth Of The Grownup Pawprint...The FootPrint!

As Pawprints and the Pawprints Literacy Plus program trotted along, adults -- teachers and recreation professionals in our train-the-trainer workshops -- pawsed with us long enough to write their own stories. You saw some evidence if you've been jogging through "The Pawprints Tail" pages on our site. If you've missed their little gems so far, click "Grownups' Tails." (You can get right back by hitting your browser's back button.)

Check out Arabella Bel-Mitchell's -- and her cohorts' -- Divine Creations on our site. and in Stories from the Heart, Vol.1

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Then, several years ago, we began working with seniors as well as other adults.

Weird as it sounds, Pawprints is emerging as a book that kids, parents and teachers are reading -- to themselves and to their pets, and people up to 93 so far are using as a springboard for creative writing.

We now offer books, educational and just plain fun goodies and programs for adults and seniors ass well as young people, grades 1-12.

We also offer private coaching, both in-person and by phone. Contact Ina at to find out more about this service people are saying "opens me up!"

If you'd like more information on our program for teachers and other educators, as well as parents and grandparents, to help the young people in your charge dig into reading and creative writing, click below. You can find out more about materials you can use at home or in school (or after-school programs), and about our on-site programs.

If you're a grownup and would just like to read Pawprints, buy it as a gift, or see other Pawprints goodies for all your pet-loving friends, click below:

If you are a grownup and would like more information on writing tools or classes for yourself or groups, we offer:

Footprints Writing Clubs™

Classes for Seniors -- Writing and Coping with Loss (Grief Lifters™)

Writing tools you can get and use on your own, including our brand new How to Write Your Memoirs: Fun Prompts to Make Writing -- and Reading -- Your Life Stories a Pleasure!

Weird Writing Prompts for Grownups. Click to download -- FREE!

New -- Private writing coach -- stumped on where to start, how to organize, how to stay motivated? Contact Ina -- just what the Muse ordered! You'll find valuable help whether you're working on memoirs or fiction.

New -- Publishing coach.Pawpress. Check out the exciting new book Ina helped talented first-time author J.K. Johnson produce and launch under her new imprint, Angel Fire Publications, The Angel Chronicles. and other books including Wine, Women, Whispers by Alon Mintz, the lover of wine and ladies, a serial entrepreneur who was kidnapped -- twice!, plus books by talented poet Chrystine Julian.

Email Ina direct for information.

To find out more about starting your own Footprints Writing Club for Grownups™, in your own town, click here.

To find our more about our Seniors' Classes, and to schedule one near you, click below or contact us.

NOTE: Our students and club members are automatically eligible for publication on our website and in our books. If you would like to submit a story but are not in a Pawprints Writing Club or class, click here.

Pick up a Journal Featuring Pawprints Stars, Handsome, World's Best Dog or Rapper P. Cat at the flea market in our online store! These and more great gifts for the whole family, and all your pet-loving friends!

To set up classes near you for young people or grownups, contact us!