I’m giving my first writing seminar!
Ok, so it’s to a class of second graders – what, you were expecting Harvard? (I’m not even sure if Harvard has a creative writing program.)
Later this fall, I’ll be stopping by Worm Burner’s class to talk about writing and publishing a book. Well, Mighty Mite got wind of this, and being the proactive Mite that he is, told his teacher his mom is an author and that she should come talk to his class. Mighty Mite is 7 years old, cute as a button, and can get away with stuff like that. (I am SO in trouble when he becomes a teenager.)
Of course, you can’t just talk to one class of 2nd graders, you must talk to all three classes of 2nd graders. (Please, twist my arm some more.)
So today I’m teaching about 70 second graders about descriptive word choices and how an author goes about getting a book published.
Wish me luck!
UPDATE: See results here.
Good luck with that! I just posted yesterday about how I agreed to do a group writing workshop with my son's 3rd grade class! Mine's next week, so if you come away with any great advice, I'd love to hear it.
I can't wait to hear about your adventure. Please Postie!! Enjoy your weekend, Susan.
@Jenna Good for you! Later this fall I'm doing my son's 3rd/4th class, and I'll be taking them through an exercise writing flash fiction (whereas the younger kids are just talking about word choice). Not sure how well that will work, but I'm going to give it a shot!
That sounds great, break a leg!
Wow–good luck! I'm sure they'll be all ears, though!
~JD
Good luck! Can't wait to hear about how it goes! 🙂
You are a brave woman! If my daughter's school had such an event, I'd be thrilled. Best of luck to you. 🙂
I love second graders. They aren't shy about questions. How did it go?
Thanks everybody! The day went great, and I posted here about it!
Happy Weekend! 🙂