ChatGPT Got Me
There's been big talk of AI in schools and universities during the past year, but I didn't really, truly understand its impact. Until now. Until it got me. As a…
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ChatGPT Got Me
Writing Across Genres
As a writing instructor, parents often seek guidance in choosing classes. Often, they are surprised when I suggest Techniques of Creative Writing or Poetry as a follow up to Writing…
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Writing Across Genres
The Power of Compliments
When I was in high school, I had a guidance counselor who took a whole class period to teach us how to accept compliments. I remember the eye rolling and…
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The Power of Compliments
The Write Qualifications: Who Should Teach Writing?
I recently read an article in The Atlantic by Cindy O’Donnell-Allen titled: “The Best Writing Teachers are Writers Themselves.” The title alone intrigued me. After all, this seemed obvious (and…
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The Write Qualifications: Who Should Teach Writing?
Back to Basics
Basic. We use this word so often that the true meaning often eludes us. Basic means fundamental, foundation, or starting point. The word is simple to understand, but it is…
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Back to Basics
Top 10 Comma Rules for Student Writing
One of the most common punctuation errors in student writing that I see pertains to comma usage. Too many commas or not enough commas...both are a problem. And it tells…
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Top 10 Comma Rules for Student Writing
Real Writers Read Out Loud
We have all heard of book signings where authors read excerpts of their books. And who hasn’t happened by an open mic poetry reading at niche coffee shop? We even…
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Real Writers Read Out Loud
Writing: A Formula for Success
How many times do people say, “I’m more of a math person,” to explain away their lack of writing skills? Too often! Parents and educators need to stop looking at…
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Writing: A Formula for Success
Affect vs Effect
Does Hemmingway's writing affect you or does it effect you? Not sure? Let's solve the problem once and for all. AFFECT The word affect is a verb. It is an…
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Affect vs Effect
Traditional Writing Skills for Modern Students?
In an article entitled “How to Teach Kids to Write Effectively,” Penelope Trunk questions how writing is taught today. She suggests that learning traditional writing skills is a waste of…
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Traditional Writing Skills for Modern Students?