tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post2509094304006634178..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: New Feature for the New Year: Wednesday Writing Workout, plus a Book Giveaway!Carmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-52651451038172350882013-01-09T07:51:46.997-06:002013-01-09T07:51:46.997-06:00Thanks for all of your lovely comments--and so exc...Thanks for all of your lovely comments--and so excited to hear from those of you who tried the exercise! I often used it with my Secondary school students--and then later with my college students. The stuff that emerged was such fun--and there were always hidden pearls within the material. I hope you try it again--perhaps with a different actress or actor. Or, alternately, you could imagine you ARE the actor or actress, and send a few e-mails to friends that way. (lately, I have "become" Ryan Gosling--quite a fun experience!) <br /><br />Thanks Carmela, Esther, and the other fabulous TAs for including this post, and much continued peace and courage to all of us on the writing journey!! Every day, may choose to keep calm, write, and then query on. Luke Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595341635379460539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-87214592888265274892013-01-07T09:12:40.973-06:002013-01-07T09:12:40.973-06:00Cathy, I love that Kermit was your celebrity. :-) ...Cathy, I love that Kermit was your celebrity. :-) I wouldn't have thought of him. Or of Bette Davis, Pam. Linda at Teacherdance, hope you're feeling settled soon. Linda K, I hope that Jill and Jeanne Marie's latest posts help you get back in the groove. And welcome, Storykeeper. Let us know if you try any of our WWWs in the classroom--we'd love to know how that goes.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-83807315186033799012013-01-06T07:24:52.890-06:002013-01-06T07:24:52.890-06:00This was such an interesting work out. I was real...This was such an interesting work out. I was really amazed at what came out in the conversation. Definitely something I will try in my classroom. I just signed up to follow you by email. I did not guess Luke's identity.<br /><br />storykeeper.ferris@gmail.comLibraryDragon/Storykeeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695194443477630515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-58162151952400804342013-01-05T12:11:21.961-06:002013-01-05T12:11:21.961-06:00Oops! I forgot to included the information you req...Oops! I forgot to included the information you requested. I've always heard teachers are the worst at following directions! : ) <br />1. No, I didn't guess Luke's identity.<br />2. I follow on Google. <br />3. My email is ldkulp@gmail.com<br />Have a great weekend!<br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-11417896997226994872013-01-05T12:05:47.943-06:002013-01-05T12:05:47.943-06:00I love the idea of the Wednesday Writing workout. ...I love the idea of the Wednesday Writing workout. I don't know if I can find time now to do them, but I'm going to print them out and stick them in a folder for school holidays/summer break, etc. Right now, I'm trying to get back into the teaching/writing groove...so hard to do after a hectic holiday season. Luke's book sounds wonderful. Thanks for telling us about it.<br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786457482835741494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-22092193266388457962013-01-04T16:11:44.025-06:002013-01-04T16:11:44.025-06:00Pam Courtney, here. I follow this blog by email: ...Pam Courtney, here. I follow this blog by email: pamela_courtney@bellsouth.net <br /><br />No, I did not guess that Luke was the Mystery Author. However, I was excited about the writing workout. I love Bette Davis. So when I responded in a very rural and ethnic manner with, "Oh no you di'nt!" Bette responded, "Oh don't be foolish, darling. Of course I did, dear!" I can't wait to finish this conversation with my favorite "big shoulder broad." Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-18963767903987376582013-01-04T09:16:04.272-06:002013-01-04T09:16:04.272-06:00I'm still moving things around, trying to sett...I'm still moving things around, trying to settle into my new home, still looking for things I cannot find. Perhaps I should write a dialogue with someone out there about organization. The holidays didn't help! Thank you for such a great start to the year. I'll look forward to the Wednesday workouts, Carmela, & try to find time to give them a try. My goal this year is to get some things "behind" me & find more time to read & write. Luke's book looks like one I would need! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-53102972021345034292013-01-03T14:19:32.586-06:002013-01-03T14:19:32.586-06:00I did not guess Luke's identity, but nonethele...I did not guess Luke's identity, but nonetheless I enjoyed enjoyed his post and clicked over to explore the offerings on his webpage.<br /><br />I enjoyed my dialogue with Kermit The Frog, as we held a lively debate on whether or not it IS easy being green.<br /><br />Cathy Ballou Mealey - I follow via email through cathy54321 [at] hotmail [dot] com<br /><br />Looking forward to see what January 9th will bring for a <br />Wednesday Writing Workout feature!<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-53995649536096670352013-01-03T09:04:04.798-06:002013-01-03T09:04:04.798-06:00Pen and Ink Team: you're most welcome. And Mar...Pen and Ink Team: you're most welcome. And Margaret, I love that you picked Anne Hathaway to talk with. If you end up blogging about your conversation, do let us know. :-)Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-14777688202849724222013-01-03T08:58:34.518-06:002013-01-03T08:58:34.518-06:00I am curious about where my conversation with Anne...I am curious about where my conversation with Anne Hathaway goes. I want to know why she keeps dying. <br />Luke Reynolds is a pleasant surprise to me. Looks like a book I would enjoy. I follow your blog by email. My email is margaretsmn@gmail.com. <br />I'm not sure I will blog about my crazy conversation, but when I blog, I am at http://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com. <br />Thanks for your fun inspiration, Luke.Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-47069803344968289642013-01-03T00:29:24.319-06:002013-01-03T00:29:24.319-06:00What a lovely gift to begin the New Year. Thank yo...What a lovely gift to begin the New Year. Thank you!The Pen and Ink Blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709195512534318571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-78724533705462280332013-01-02T14:47:44.725-06:002013-01-02T14:47:44.725-06:00Thanks for your comments, Alison and Janet. Let us...Thanks for your comments, Alison and Janet. Let us know if you try Luke's version of this writing exercise, Alison. And good luck in the drawing, Janet.Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-76785684986208409762013-01-02T10:26:17.196-06:002013-01-02T10:26:17.196-06:00Janet McDonnell here. Loved this. No, I didn't...Janet McDonnell here. Loved this. No, I didn't guess Luke's identity, but I will check out his website. Sounds like my kind of guy, linking creativity, hope, and social justice. I follow y'all on FB, and I very much enjoyed having an imaginary conversation with Peter O'Toole. I'm at jmcdonnellart@gmail.com.McDonnellDoodleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03565384212312004061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-51918354682648943692013-01-02T09:50:57.573-06:002013-01-02T09:50:57.573-06:00Love this writing workout. I have often closed my ...Love this writing workout. I have often closed my eyes and typed a conversation/scene with my mc in order to figure out how she would respond to a given situation but have never done this with an actor. Fun! Keep Calm and Query On looks great, too.Alison K Hertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322477915189467660noreply@blogger.com