We Will Write

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…
A man walks into a bar…

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…
Wear the Keys Away

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…
Passionate Writers

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…
Craft in the Real World – Some Takeaways

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…
Let the Writers Write

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…
Word(s) Count

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…
Writing Matters

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.…
Teachers as Writers: Worst Lesson

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…