Why October Is the Secret Weapon for Your Writing Workshop Ep. 19

13/10/2025 13 min
Why October Is the Secret Weapon for Your Writing Workshop Ep. 19

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Episode Synopsis

October is pure magic for writing teachers...if you use it right. 🕯️In this episode, I’m sharing why you should lean into spooky writing this month (and not just because it’s fun). You’ll learn how Halloween-themed prompts can teach real craft skills like suspense, pacing, and voice… and how they can completely turn around reluctant writers.I’ll walk you through my favorite October classroom activities: persuasive “Change My Mind” debates, Stranger Things-style story prompts, and a hilarious monster real-estate challenge your students will beg to do again.Ready to make this October unforgettable? Grab my Halloween Writing Bundle here 👇 🎃 Halloween Writing Prompts & Persuasive Writing ActivitiesThoughts? 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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