These posts, geared towards readers who also teach creative writing, provide curricular resources and support.
As a teacher, one of your most important jobs is to help motivate your students to write. Writing can be a difficult task for many students, but with the right tips and techniques, you can help them overcome their reluctance to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard). In this blog post, we will…
Setting up a creative writing classroom can be a fun and rewarding process that can help students to thrive and learn in a dynamic and engaging environment. By following a few simple steps, teachers can create a classroom that encourages creativity, curiosity, and collaboration. Ste 1: Create a Comfortable and Inspiring Space The physical space…
You’re teaching creative writing, whether by choice or by being volen-told to do it. But what should it look like? What would the perfect, dream-version of a creative writing class have? What is a Creative Writing Class? A creative writing class is a course that focuses on helping students develop their writing skills. It can…
Teaching creative writing is important! As a teacher, there are many times when students or parents asked me “Why are we doing this?” It makes my heart sink because it feels like they didn’t believe in their abilities. The problem gets worse when the person asking has potential as a writer. They don’t understand what…
