The term “prompt” is not a favorite of writers. I know it’s not a favorite of students. I don’t know if “journal writing” is still used by ...

. Howdy, Campers, and Happy Poetry Friday ! (the link to this week's PF host is below.) First: welcome, welcome to our newest Teach...

     As writers, we try to be conscious of using all  five senses in our writing.  Those of us blessed with all five in working order actual...

. Howdy, Campers!  Happy Poetry Friday! This week Poetry Friday is hosted by Linda at TeacherDance --thanks, Linda! All five of m...

We often blog here at TeachingAuthors about the value of "Reading as a Writer." (If you've missed those posts, you'll find...

In our household, time-telling is a big deal.  "It can't be Tuesday," my four-year-old said the other day.  "It's sti...

   If you have been following this blog, you know that I am compulsive reader. As a kid I read everything...cereal boxes, shampoo bottles, a...

I was hired to teach English 101 at a local community college last summer, a week before class was to start. My primary qualification was my...

Posted by Carmela Martino Most writers I know are avid readers. I have been for as long as I can remember. I read so much as a child that m...