Qualities of a Good Writer's Notebook: Before we get started on why you need a writer's notebook, let's investigate the "How?" You first need to purchase a high quality notebook. Well, you don't really need to. You can buy a simple composition notebook from the grocery store if that's what you prefer. However I suggest
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
Why should you learn about the positive habits of famous writers? Why should it matter to you? You probably already know the answer. You came to this article because you understand that to write your first book successfully, you need to follow the steps of the great writers who came before you. You need to
Are you looking for Writing lesson or bulletin board ideas? These no prep writing crafts are ideal for your literacy lessons!
Looking for Writing Celebrations for your Writer's Workshop? You will find 4 tips to celebrate your young authors all year long. From share time, writing portfolios, young author crowns and certificates, writing goals and brag tags along with using a microphone, your students will look forward to writing workshop with these engaging culminating activities for any writing unit!
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
Are you struggling to keep your story ideas and inspiration organized? Check out these tips for organizing a writer's notebook!
Launch your opinion writing unit with these 10 daily opinion writing lesson plans, including anchor charts, graphic organizers, opinion writing prompts and The Day the Crayons Quit craft!
If you're writing a book for the first time and you're not sure what the steps to do it are, you can follow these simple tips to start writing your novel.
So, you have to teach writing, huh? Or maybe you already teach writing and you're looking for some fresh insight? Well, ladies and gentlemen, this is the blog post for you!I've compiled a video post
Recently, we had the pleasure of interviewing charismatic and vivacious author Eliana West about her unique book planning process. The secret to her success is creating plotting journals—collages and collections of notes held together in a single notebook tied with a ribbon. As the pictures below will demonstrate, she pours her heart and soul into […]
If you want to know how to write a book with no experience, this post shows you exactly how to get started writing. Yes, even without a degree.
This list of unique gifts for writers was curated by a professional writer and DOES NOT include lame gifts like boring notebooks and ballpoint pens. Click to see what's inside!
"50 Gifts for Writers (That They Actually Need) 2024" is an IBR resource for friends and family of writers to give the perfect gift.
Have you ever gotten a bookmark or sticker with your book? How did it make you feel? Did you smile for just a second? If yes, then you have received effective author swag. When authors include small gifts with their books, they are giving away swag intended to improve the reader’s experience and lea
In this guide on how to write a book, 21-time New York Times best selling author, Jerry Jenkins, reveals his proven 23-step process.
Before you start to write a novel, you should work on your outline. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to outline a novel in one day.
Create an inspiring writing space to support your writing practice. When you have a writing space you love you will be more productive.
Writing while parenting is no small task, but with the right tools and mindset you can be the writer parent you've always wanted to be.
The writing process can seem daunting if you're just finding out how to start writing a novel. Here are some tips and resources from my own writing process.
A MFA in Creative Writing is surrounded by myths of college teaching positions, publication, and more. If you’re considering earning your MFA, you need to understand what the degree will actually get you and what it won’t.
Writing inspiration is everywhere when you know how to look. Check out this post for writing prompts and for ideas where to find inspiration in your own life.
You can use one of our creative writing exercises to help get your writing inspiration flowing. PLUS you'll see 10 bonus prompts!
Looking for Writing Celebrations for your Writer's Workshop? You will find 4 tips to celebrate your young authors all year long. From share time, writing portfolios, young author crowns and certificates, writing goals and brag tags along with using a microphone, your students will look forward to writing workshop with these engaging culminating activities for any writing unit!
Have you ever had the vibes of your story figured out but no plot? This post gives you an easy process to find out what actually happens in yor novel
Learning how to make a moodboard for your novel can help you get a better idea of your characters and hone in on the tone of your story.
Need help setting up a writer's notebook? Check out all the ways you can get yourself organized for Preptober, NaNoWriMo, and beyond!
Writing inspiration is everywhere when you know how to look. Check out this post for writing prompts and for ideas where to find inspiration in your own life.
This STEP-BY-STEP WRITING® IS A COMPLETE WRITER'S WORKSHOP PROGRAM with all the tools needed for the entire year. It is filled with standard-based engaging lessons (scripted), anchor charts, modeling, mentor text, interactive notebook pages, practice, and all the forms, graphic organizers, checklists, and rubrics necessary to teach and assess
Wondering if you're a real writer? You aren't a real writer unless you can pass this test. Give it a shot and see if you are a real writer!
This month, the Reading Crew is celebrating spring! It's a fun link-up featuring a variety of mentor texts related to spring and a gr...
Try these writing exercises for beginners and become a better writer by actually applying writing tips to your writing.
Okay. I know that movies about teachers rarely tell the whole story. You know the ones I’m talking about – movies like: Stand and Deliver Freedom Writers Dangerous Minds Mr. HollandR…
Writing teacher and author Darcy Pattison discusses writing novels and picture books. Tips, techniques and encouragement for the writing life.
Structuring your story can frighten some writers and confuse others, but it doesn't have to be so - here is a simple way to look at story structure.
Blank books provide a great way to encourage kids to write. Here are 3 easy ways to assemble blank books for your writing center, literacy center, and beyond.
If you want to keep better track of your ideas, or get serious about regular creative brainstorming sessions, here's how to start a writer's notebook:
Setting up a writer's notebook to collect all your creative ideas in an organized way. Work through the writing process with these easy tips!
Wondering how to start a writer's notebook? Click here to see what you should include when it comes time to start your writer's notebook.
Teaching kids how to write Found Poetry is a simple way to introduce poetry writing to kids, and motivate reluctant writers. Discover how easy it is to write a found poem.
Add a fun twist to your journaling activities with this fun Roll It and Write Dice Game! Such a fun and creative journal idea even for reluctant writers!
I love new notebooks. They contain such promise - but I think that is why so many of us don’t use them. I know I certainly have a shelf FULL of blank pages. But I’ve been watching Sarra of Heart Breathings on YouTube and she has been giving advice on how we can fill our notebooks with her video: H
Naming your characters might be a small part of the writing process, but read these tips anyway to make sure you do it right.
