It's Really Pretty Simple
Many newer writers struggle with being able to say "I am a writer." What does it take to earn the title of 'writer?' It's really pretty simp
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Jennifer Laffin
- May 13
- 3 min
How to Tell If You Are a Writer
What are the requirements to be able to say, "I am a writer"? Do you pass the test?
Jennifer Laffin
- May 8
- 2 min
July Workshops for Teacher-Writers
Check out our AMAZING lineup of workshops for teacher-writers this July in the Teach Write Academy!
Jennifer Laffin
- Apr 15
- 2 min
How ARE you?
Normally, you hear from me when I have news to share about being a teacher-writer. Today’s post is not about that. I know that life for...
Jennifer Laffin
- Mar 23
- 1 min
Choosing Your National Poetry Month Project
Teach Write Poet and teacher Christie Wyman shares some ideas for choosing your National Poetry Month Project. So much fun!
Jennifer Laffin
- Mar 15
- 2 min
On Sharing Your Practice: You are Already 'Expert Enough'
Do you have an instructional practice that is getting amazing results, yet you hesitate to share it because you're not an expert? Read this.
Jennifer Laffin
- Feb 24
- 2 min
Keep Getting Stuck in Your Writing?
Getting stuck in your writing? The Just Write It Workshop can help you overcome what holds you back so you can get your writing written.
Jennifer Laffin
- Feb 20
- 2 min
Wake Up & Write This March
Are you an early morning writer? Our March Time to Write Workshop has something special just for YOU!
Jennifer Laffin
- Feb 10
- 1 min
Are You Slicing This March?
Are you participating in the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Challenge this March? Add your info to our Teach Write Slicer database too.
Jennifer Laffin
- Feb 2
- 3 min
Why I Love the #TeachWrite Slow Chat and You Will Too by Donnetta Norris
You are invited to the #TeachWrite FB Slow Chat! Here's why I hope you'll attend.
Jennifer Laffin
- Feb 1
- 1 min
Fall in Love with Writing This February
This February, we are focusing on our love of all things writing! Join us by taking part in one of these opportunities just for you!
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 30
- 2 min
The Final Writing Round-Up {1.30.21}
In the final edition of the Writing Round-Up: Grammar rules galore * Podcasts for writers * What are Anytime Pages? * & MORE!
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 20
- 2 min
The Writing Round-Up {1.23.21}
In this edition: Five rules for successful stories, the power in publishing, tracking your writing habit, & MORE!
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 20
- 3 min
Five Reasons Pressing 'Publish' is Good for You
Sharing their words with others makes many writers nervous. But pushing 'publish' has some amazing benefits too. Here are five of them.
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 17
- 1 min
February Workshops for Teacher-Writers
If you are a teacher who loves to write or who wants to grow as a writer, check out one of our workshops for teacher-writers this February.
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 13
- 2 min
The Writing Round-Up {1.16.21}
In this edition: How being a teacher-writer makes teaching writing easier, flash fiction challenge, blogging basics, writing advice & MORE!
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 12
- 3 min
Stop the Drama & Just Write
Are you making writing more dramatic than it needs to be?
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 6
- 2 min
The Writing Round-Up {1.9.21}
In this edition:
* Writing & dieting
* Anytime Pages
* Quotes to overcome self doubt
and MORE!
Jennifer Laffin
- Jan 1
- 3 min
Re-Focusing on the Teacher-Writer
2021 brings some BIG changes here at Teach Write!
Jennifer Laffin
- Dec 31, 2020
- 1 min
Have You Found Your "Write" Mindset?
Writing roadblocks don't have to stop you from bringing your writing dreams to life!
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