Truly. I’m talking about the star-rating system for books. I love teaching, and a big part of teaching writing is one-on-one reviews of student writing, plus group critiques in class. A teacher would never, ever tell a student his or her paper was worth three stars (or five, for that matter) and then … The Fault IS in our Stars
I’m an old hat (pun intended) at writing workshops and want to share a system that works in the classroom, based on Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats. If you haven’t been introduced to Edward de Bono, it’s time to meet a wonderfully creative and adventurous thinker. I call him the other great Bono. Most … Six Critiquing Hats
Have you met your muse? Is yours anything like any of the nine muses described in Greek Mythology? Does she kiss you on the forehead? Does she dance by the sea in a pale blue dress? Does she whisper in your ear or shout from the rooftop? Or is your muse male. Stephen King says … Have You Met Your Muse?