While you read, read, read...begin to read like a writer. Here Ralph Fletcher describes the process well in his book LIVE WRITING: Breathing Life into Your Words..."Read once to get a full dose of the magic. But don't stop there. … Continue reading →

Write an I am From poem. "Writing this kind of poem is a way to experiment with identity issues. The poem must include references to food, places, and religion." from the book Writing to Change the World by Mary Pipher. … Continue reading →

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