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We Will Write
Writers write. I've said it before. I'll continue to shout it from the rooftops. We don't give students enough time to immerse themselves in the writing process. Kids need…
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A man walks into a bar…
I was recently listening to sci-fi writer Andy Weir (The Martian) talk about his writing process, and something that he said really resonated with me. Weir admitted that he…
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Wear the Keys Away
As a writer, you have to show commitment to the craft on a regular basis. If you are no longer able to recognize the “a” key on your keyboard…
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Passionate Writers
My son is a passionate writer. He often sits with me as I write and publish. He asks a million questions about my process which I always try to…
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Craft in the Real World – Some Takeaways
I just finished reading Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses. The book examines how stories are told, who tells them and how…
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Let the Writers Write
Have you ever had that student in your class, the one who can’t stop writing? Each day, it’s a new story. Or a continuation of a story. The student…
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Word(s) Count
I’m envious of those writers who regularly set a ridiculously high word count and regularly hit their target. One thousand words. Two thousand words. Five thousand words! On a…
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Teachers as Writers Project #4
Do teachers that teach writing need to be writers? Do they need to write well? But maybe part of the reason that writing is a very difficult subject to…
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Writing Matters
Writing just a few words a day makes a difference. The words add up. Over time the words add up to sentences. The sentences add up to paragraphs.…
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Teachers as Writers: Worst Lesson
Last week, the Teachers as Writers Challenge asked to write about the worst lesson you’ve ever taught. My thoughts. The worst lesson I ever taught. Hmmm...I’m sure there were many…