As a writer, you need to have one. Just like you should have a reading journal to help you become a better writer. But, what goes in a writer’s journal?
Writing a novel is hard, especially if you’ve never done it before. You’ve spent hours researching, building your world and becoming an expert on your…
From switching up your environment to creating a writing ritual, here's how to cope when writer's block rears its ugly head.
Literary types have long haunted Parisian cafes. These are some of the Paris cafes today's writers prefer for working & thinking.
Wondering if you're a real writer? You aren't a real writer unless you can pass this test. Give it a shot and see if you are a real writer!
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
I love creating Interactive Writing charts with my students. This is a great foundation for creating informational pieces of writing. We just finished up our unit on creating “How To” pieces of writing and have
Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a writer, if you want it badly enough, or if you’re truly meant to be one? Below follows a list of 10 signs that you are meant to be a writer. Check out how many of them apply to you.
These methods of outlining will help you create a novel outline that makes writing your first draft a breeze, whether it's your 1st or 10th time writing a book.
This past week we launched our writer’s workshop lessons! I use my writer’s workshop units throughout the year, but before we dive into small moments we talk about what Writer’s Workshop looks like in our first grade classroom. This poster is hanging in our classroom and we go through each of these bullet points throughout […]
Enhance your students' spelling skills with a structured approach, progressing from basic sound-letter relationships to complex word structures. This teacher's edition offers a 3-day or 5-day plan, activities for reinforcing spelling patterns, dictation sentences, bonus words, review lessons, tips for ESL learners, a writer's corner, and take-home materials. Follows MCP's Plaid Phonics scope & sequence. Softcover, Level H, Grade 8.
Your story's plot is more than just a string of events. Learn how to write the perfect plot for your story by crafting it into a meaningful whole.
Are you struggling to overcome writer's block? You aren't alone. Here are 17 proven tips on how to beat writer's block.