Tag: The Writing Life

• What the Writing Process Looks Like for Me

  In these early weeks of school, I spend a lot of time reviewing the basics of how to write a paragraph with my students—crafting topic sentences, developing body sentences, writing concluding sentences. I imagine my students think I’m an expert.  I think they would be surprised to hear I often find writing a challenge and…

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  September 14, 2019

  Publishing, The Writing Process, Writing

  The Writing Life, The Writing Process

• What I’m Up To This Summer

  It’s hard to believe July is almost over. As August approaches, I know my days of summer and free time draw to a close. With the couple of weeks I have left before school responsibilities begin, I plan to enjoy and savor each day. Today, the lingering humidity of the past couple of weeks lessened.…

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  July 29, 2018

  Backpacking, Books to Read, Everywhere God, Family life, Good Reads, Writing, Writing Conferences

  books to read, Everywhere God, Family, Michigan, Reading and Writing, The Writing Life, Vancouver, Writing

• How to Cultivate a Writing Life: Attend a Writer’s Conference

  At the end of October, I attended my first Writer’s Conference—The Indiana Faith and Writing Conference at Anderson University. I’m so glad I went. I’ll be honest and say I was a bit nervous beforehand. I wasn’t sure what to expect. As silly as it may sound, I still find myself hesitating before readily saying,…

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  January 9, 2017

  Writing, Writing Conferences

  The Writing Life, Writing