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Surviving the Writing Workshop

By Frances Dowell|2019-10-28T10:09:33-04:00October 28th, 2019|Tags: feedback, first draft, how to write, teaching writing, writing advice, writing critiques, writing curriculum, writing process, writing tips, writing workshop|

It’s writing workshop day! Maybe you’re a sixth grader who’s never been through the process of getting feedback live and in person--and from six people all at once! Or maybe you’re thirty-two, sitting at shaky [...]

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After the First Draft, Before the Editor

By Frances Dowell|2019-10-21T10:59:00-04:00October 21st, 2019|Tags: drafts, editing, first drafts, how to write, revising, writing, writing advice, writing curriculum, writing process, writing secrets, writing tips, writing workshop|

When I finish a first draft, I immediately want to send it off to my editor to get her thoughts. But before I do, I feel like I should clean it up a little bit, [...]

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Editors in the Classroom Workshop

By Frances Dowell|2019-10-08T21:08:36-04:00October 6th, 2019|Tags: drafts, editing, feedback, revising, revisions, teaching writing, what is an editor, writing advice, writing process, writing workshop|

One of the most important things an editor does is help the writer see what she’s actually written—as opposed to what she thinks she’s written. The editor points out to the writer what’s confusing about [...]

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