Talking with others about your writing
Authors talk about their writing with different people, at different times, and in different ways. The conversations authors and illustrators have with their editors are built on the same principles students need to talk with their peers. These clips can help your students understand the benefits of talking about their writing and help them have better conversations.
Nicola Davies – Author
Nicola talks about how she “road tests” her writing with two friends and on children to work out all of the kinks.
Ralph Fletcher – Author
Ralph talks about the need to talk with someone who is helpful, sympathetic and who really gets you as a writer.
Will Hillenbrand – Author/Illustrator
Will shares how he waits until later in the process to carefully share his writing with a friend he trusts.
