Required Reading

August 31, 2009 Leave a Comment
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I read this interesting article in the New York Times A New Assignment: Pick Books You Like. The article talks about a teacher in Georgia who gives her students choices for what they read in class. Here's an excerpt about what some say about the results of this approach: "Literacy specialists say that giving children a say in what they read can help motivate them. 'If your goal is simply to get them to read more, choice is the way to go,' said Elizabeth Birr Moje, a literacy professor … [Read more...]

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Summer Challenge Final Milestone

August 31, 2009 Leave a Comment

I've done it. I've finished the Summer Challenge. It's been a long three months, let me tell you. I've learned a lot about this particular draft. And I made my personal best goal! Actually beat it by 123 words. Yay! Of course, this is only the beginning. I'm going to take a break from the draft. I'm going to start revisions probably in a couple of weeks. I would love to take more time than that but I already know some trouble spots that I need to revisit and I already have some … [Read more...]

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Inspirational Writing Quotes

August 28, 2009 Read Comments

A lot of people who stopped by my blog during the Summer Challenge told me that they really enjoyed reading the inspirational writing quotes. So I thought I would put all the quotes in one blog post for easy reference. The Resilient Writer edited by Catherine Wald. The quote is from author Wally Lamb: "If you write your book for yourself, instead of with a readership in mind, then the book will be true. And if the book is true, it will find an audience that is meant to read … [Read more...]

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Scene Spark #13

August 26, 2009 Leave a Comment

This is it. The last scene spark of the Summer Challenge. Your protagonist finally gets what he/she really, really wants. *How does your protagonist feel? *How does it affect other characters? *What does the protagonist now see for his/her future? … [Read more...]

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