Listen "The Truth About Real Writers (And What It Means for Your ELA Class) Ep 2"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Beyond the Paragraph, I’m pulling back the curtain on what real writers do and how we can finally start teaching like that. As a middle school ELA teacher and children’s book author with Disney, HarperCollins, and Houghton Mifflin, I’ve lived both worlds. You’ll learn:What real authors actually do (and what we don’t)4 things writers do that students should tooA simple shift you can make this week to transform your writing blockWhether you teach in a classroom or around a kitchen table, this episode will help you ditch the rigid checklists and start teaching writing that actually works.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:Elizabeth Gilbert's TED talkTake the full Structured Writer's Workshop trainingThoughts? Questions? Send me a text message!➡️ Learn more about the FULL Structured Writing training PD 📆 Grab my yearlong writing planner for free (it includes my eBook!) 🎥 Watch the teaching strategies in action on YouTube 📝 Read the latest blog posts for writing tips & ideas HAVE A QUESTION? Email me at [email protected]
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