Pen Snob
I’ll admit it. I’m a pen snob. It started a few years ago when I discovered Sharpie pens. Any…
Tag: writing
Passionate Writers
My son is a passionate writer. He often sits with me as I write and publish. He asks a…
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…
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…
Nothing to Say
What if you had nothing to say? How would you go through your day without sharing your thoughts and…
Word(s) Count
I’m envious of those writers who regularly set a ridiculously high word count and regularly hit their target. One…
Make Remote Learning Real!
Connecting and engaging students right now might be a struggle. Try these authentic learning projects for connecting students to…
Hitting Send
Hitting send (or tweet or post or share). It can be nerve wracking. It can be stress inducing. It…
Teachers as Writers Project #4
Do teachers that teach writing need to be writers? Do they need to write well? But maybe part of…
Writing Matters
Writing just a few words a day makes a difference. The words add up. Over time the words…