Comments on: Teaching Writing to Young Writers http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html Finding Inspiration Along the Way Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:33:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Julie McElroy http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-38 Julie McElroy Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:18:16 +0000 http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-38 Content Writer, I do agree we have to ignite that passion and not make it seem like a task. Suresh, It is true that we are all blessed in different ways, and I have learned a lot about teaching writing, it is still more challenging to teach writing than to do it! Counselor, writing is something we will need as an adult for a long time! Abel -- I am with you, my creative talent is in writing, and I am horrible in all the other creative outlets like drawing or playing a musical instrument!<br /><br />Mark, thanks for your thoughtful insight. Voice is a tricky concept to teach, but I think with writing practice, that voice will come out as part of that journey. When I read a really good book (memoir-type), I can really get to know the author by hearing the voice in his or her writing! Content Writer, I do agree we have to ignite that passion and not make it seem like a task. Suresh, It is true that we are all blessed in different ways, and I have learned a lot about teaching writing, it is still more challenging to teach writing than to do it! Counselor, writing is something we will need as an adult for a long time! Abel — I am with you, my creative talent is in writing, and I am horrible in all the other creative outlets like drawing or playing a musical instrument!

Mark, thanks for your thoughtful insight. Voice is a tricky concept to teach, but I think with writing practice, that voice will come out as part of that journey. When I read a really good book (memoir-type), I can really get to know the author by hearing the voice in his or her writing!

]]> By: Mark Pennington http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-37 Mark Pennington Sat, 02 Jan 2010 02:41:24 +0000 http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-37 Some tend to adopt a narrow definition that voice is what makes one’s writing unique and personal; the intangibles that demonstrate an honest commitment to its writing. They would argue that the only clues provided to developing writers should be widespread reading and unencumbered writing practice. After a journey of self-discovery, the squishy concept of voice may emerge some day for some writers.<br /><br />I take a different view. I define voice a bit more globally, encompassing what old-time Strunkers called style, as well as point of view, tone, and diction (word choice). I think that discovering voice should be the result of a guided journey. It is something that can be taught, as you have demonstrated.<br />http://penningtonpublishing.com/blog/writing/how-to-develop-voice-in-student-writing/ Some tend to adopt a narrow definition that voice is what makes one’s writing unique and personal; the intangibles that demonstrate an honest commitment to its writing. They would argue that the only clues provided to developing writers should be widespread reading and unencumbered writing practice. After a journey of self-discovery, the squishy concept of voice may emerge some day for some writers.

I take a different view. I define voice a bit more globally, encompassing what old-time Strunkers called style, as well as point of view, tone, and diction (word choice). I think that discovering voice should be the result of a guided journey. It is something that can be taught, as you have demonstrated.
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]]> By: luxury nile cruise http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-34 luxury nile cruise Tue, 01 Dec 2009 17:08:35 +0000 http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-34 Writing is somehow amusing for me. Since, by that way I can share all my thought and feeling. However, I know everybody has different method in explore their feelings, some are by music, some are by drawing or paint, but for me it's writing. As long as we enjoy doing it, why not. -Abel- Writing is somehow amusing for me. Since, by that way I can share all my thought and feeling. However, I know everybody has different method in explore their feelings, some are by music, some are by drawing or paint, but for me it's writing. As long as we enjoy doing it, why not. -Abel-

]]> By: The counselor http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-31 The counselor Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:33:18 +0000 http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-31 we really wanted to happen, but at least show them that writing is something they will need until they grow up. Nice post.<br /><a href="http://www.theravive.com" rel="nofollow">Counselor</a> we really wanted to happen, but at least show them that writing is something they will need until they grow up. Nice post.
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]]> By: Suresh@How to Lose Weight Quickly http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-30 Suresh@How to Lose Weight Quickly Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:36:49 +0000 http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-30 It not funny if you find it is hard to teach. For me, it is hard to do some writing than to teach others. I love teaching but I feel I'm lacking of writing skill. Everyone has their own gift, that the other don't have and vice versa. What is more important is we have passion to bring goodness with every gifts that Lord already give to us. Have a nice day. <br /><br />Recent blog:=- <a href="http://www.justforweightloss.com/home-exercises-to-lose-weight-quickly/" rel="nofollow"> Home Exercises to Lose Weight Quickly</a> It not funny if you find it is hard to teach. For me, it is hard to do some writing than to teach others. I love teaching but I feel I'm lacking of writing skill. Everyone has their own gift, that the other don't have and vice versa. What is more important is we have passion to bring goodness with every gifts that Lord already give to us. Have a nice day.

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]]> By: content writing jobs http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-29 content writing jobs Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:25:36 +0000 http://www.inspiredtowrite.com/2009/10/teaching-writing-to-young-writers.html#comment-29 I do believe that teaching kids to be creative in writing stuffs is a daunting task, but I also believe that they will learn writing if they had the passion, and our job is only to put the flame of passion in their hearts so it is expected that we can't make all of them what we really wanted to happen, but at least show them that writing is something they will need until they grow up. I do believe that teaching kids to be creative in writing stuffs is a daunting task, but I also believe that they will learn writing if they had the passion, and our job is only to put the flame of passion in their hearts so it is expected that we can't make all of them what we really wanted to happen, but at least show them that writing is something they will need until they grow up.

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