tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post6096501749120233211..comments2024-03-17T12:30:03.009-05:00Comments on Teaching Authors--6 Children's Authors Who Also Teach Writing: Summertime...and the Writing is IntenseCarmela Martinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-26807123103300978222012-06-26T14:37:21.659-05:002012-06-26T14:37:21.659-05:00How wonderful that your parks department sponsors ...How wonderful that your parks department sponsors a workshop for young writers. Hope the carriage house is air conditioned. I also have to be at school at 7 so I completely understand the need to write a lot in the summer.Carolee Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08671000323002409545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-90999542484300522722012-06-25T21:36:22.288-05:002012-06-25T21:36:22.288-05:00A quick update on the first day...each time a get ...A quick update on the first day...each time a get new groups I am amazed at the number of serious and sophisticated writers. For instance a 12-year-old who asked if THE ILLIAD could be considered a verse novel!<br />Each time, I think to myself, "It can't get better than this....but it does!" Even though I always come home feeling like I've been hit by a truck (it's a six hour day), an hour later I am revved and ready to write...and wonder how I will be surprised and amazed tomorrow. <br />Linda, its only 95 here, so I feel like a wimp in comparison.mary ann rodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639787144894232298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-48795520721035445572012-06-25T18:07:11.195-05:002012-06-25T18:07:11.195-05:00Since that is the age that I taught Mary Ann, I lo...Since that is the age that I taught Mary Ann, I loved hearing about your own writing life, your inspiration & that you get even more energized when you hold the workshop. Sounds lovely. Thanks for telling about your experience! (The heat has arrived here in Denver too; we're setting records-102, 102, 103, and so on-awful!)Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3934041490878801751.post-46555088440554037432012-06-25T11:29:31.983-05:002012-06-25T11:29:31.983-05:00MA, I know just what you mean about being inspired...MA, I know just what you mean about being inspired by "young, enthusiastic writers." That's what keeps me teaching summer writing camps. (It's definitely NOT the pay.) Enjoy!Carmela Martinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543808551988338496noreply@blogger.com