I love that you mentioned "tricking ourselves into writing". That resonates!
The past few years when I've been asked to lead a workshop on writing, I feel completely unqualified. I have NO IDEA what I'm doing! And, even if I do have some tips that work for me, they might not work for others. Heck, what has worked for me before might no longer do the trick anymore! Ugh. It's such a strange job.
And universal. Disillusionment is painful. But I'm also realizing there is a difference between being disillusioned and cynical. I read that between the lines of your work, too.
I enjoyed this issue if your blog, Dana. I, too, did the author letter writing activity with my fifth graders back - in-the-day, before I retired! It was always a thrill in our classroom when someone heard back from their author, too!
You ‘n I, Dana. Bursts. Bursts for this guy have a range of ten minutes to two hours.
Whew. Glad to hear in your good company.
I love that you mentioned "tricking ourselves into writing". That resonates!
The past few years when I've been asked to lead a workshop on writing, I feel completely unqualified. I have NO IDEA what I'm doing! And, even if I do have some tips that work for me, they might not work for others. Heck, what has worked for me before might no longer do the trick anymore! Ugh. It's such a strange job.
So strange. And lonely without connections and solidarity with others trying to do it!
Thanks for the shoutout, Dana. Was painful to read that quote, but it's still true!
And universal. Disillusionment is painful. But I'm also realizing there is a difference between being disillusioned and cynical. I read that between the lines of your work, too.
I enjoyed this issue if your blog, Dana. I, too, did the author letter writing activity with my fifth graders back - in-the-day, before I retired! It was always a thrill in our classroom when someone heard back from their author, too!
I love that! I sent off my letter and signed book to the 5th grader today. So fun!