Professional writers, university students, ESL students – regardless of their background – everyone struggles with writing at some stage. These problems are often called ‘writing blocks’. Sometimes they can be so daunting, they become a nemesis rather than a simple block. They stop you every time you try to be creative, or enjoy the writing…
The Teacher -Writer by Christine M. Dawson, Robert P. Yagelski For those teachers struggling to add creativite writing into their lives, this book is invaluable. Very much a professional development resource, it describes the writing journeys of five colleagues and makes practical suggestions for developing your writing practice. Here’s an opening quote from Chapter 3:…
Rebuilding Arcadia (book 1) is set in a steampunk universe. This means history has taken a different course. Events in the past have led to a radically altered future. Take a moment to examine historic events, organizations and political entities while completing the task below. Use reasoning, logic and your imagination to explore how this…