Tag: writing tips
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Revision Examples to Use in the Classroom
Teachers! Download PDF pages showing my revision process to use in your classroom.
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Helping Young Writers at the Start
When it comes to writing, some kids have a hard time getting started. In this article (first published in the Arizona Reading Association Journal), you can read my suggestions. Helping Young Writers at the Start
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Connect with Writers
When I was at a book signing at the fantastic Downtown Book & Toy Store in Jefferson City, MO, a young woman introduced herself. She said that she was interested in writing for children and wondered if I’d be willing to share any advice. We talked about the importance of humor and about keeping a…
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Plotting your way
I often use index cards to keep track of my plot. I also use them to keep track of important bits of information.
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Letting go to let voice flow
Speech is not robotic and grammatically perfect; it’s sometimes rushed, sometimes painful, often quirky or unconventional.
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The essential wiring
You want all the wires to be connected in such a way as to enable the climax to work. You don’t want any broken circuits.
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Maintain a flexible imagination
You have to allow yourself to consider all the options that you never allowed yourself to consider.