As a creative writing teacher, you know that teaching creative writing can be challenging and rewarding. Unfortunately, while seeing your students explore their imaginations and create new worlds on paper can be exciting, they often refuse to make revisions to improve their work. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to teach secondary students to revise…
‘Tis the season to be grateful. Authors often get bogged down in all the struggles and hardships. To be grateful authors, we really need to stop for a moment to consider all the good things we have in our lives. As an author, there are many things to be grateful for. Here are five that…
Are you an author struggling to organize your novel? Do you find yourself getting bogged down in the details, unsure of how to move forward? Well, fear not! With a little bit of planning and some focus, you can get your novel organized in just a few hours. Tip #1 Start by brainstorming and creating…
Hey there, fellow word nerds and educators! Welcome to “The Write Game,” where I’m about leveling student creativity through fun and play. If you’ve ever felt like your students were stuck in a creative rut or struggled to engage them in the writing process, you’ve come to the right place. I’m here to help you…
The road to getting published can be a bumpy ride. You have your novel or short story finished, but what now? What should you be aware of when looking to get published? As someone who’s been through it all, I’m here to share some valuable advice for new authors that I wish I’d known when…
What do you mean, there are harsh realites for writers? You have a clear image of your future writing life. You’re sitting at a desk in a bungalow. You look out at the ocean waves lapping at the shore as your fingers type out your next bestseller. The old nine-to-five grind is a distant memory….
Do you ever find yourself sitting in front of your computer screen, fingers hovering over the keyboard, and your mind completely blank? We’ve all been there – the struggle of wanting to write but having no idea where to start. Don’t worry, because you’re definitely not alone! Luckily, there’s a solution that might just help…
As a writer, you know that inspiration can come from anywhere. However, sometimes it can be difficult to find the motivation to sit down and start writing. That’s why it’s important to have a list of go-to places where you can find inspiration for your writing. Here are 10 of the best places to find…
As an author, it can often feel like a solitary pursuit. Spending hours at a time hunched over a keyboard, pouring your heart and soul into a story or piece of writing, can be a demanding and isolating experience. But the truth is that no author is an island. We all need support and encouragement…
Teaching creative writing can be tough, especially for a new teacher. It’s hard to know how to help each student because everyone is different. It’s also hard for some students to use their imagination and be original. As a new teacher, it can be especially hard to figure out how to teach in a way…
