Taking Time to Write
Renee Walsh wonders why she, a lover of all contests, is sometimes hesitant to enter writing contests.
April 27, 2023 Journal
Taking Time to Write
Renee Walsh talks about the importance of her writing community which she finds through different venues.
March 10, 2023
Taking Time to Write
Young adult novelist Renee Walsh discusses the benefits of getting feedback from readers with multiple points of view.
January 26, 2023
Taking Time to Write
Book Revision Lab writer Renee Walsh discusses how her young students taught her how to emulate writing that works.
December 22, 2022
Taking Time to Write
Novel Incubator writer Renee Walsh shares how she was able to write a book by writing in her journal, a phone pp, or on Post-It notes.
November 03, 2022
Taking Time to Write
Novel Incubator writer Renee Walsh is vexed by the phrase "what if." But when she adds the word "so" in front, her whole attitude changes.
September 27, 2022
Taking Time to Write
During the school year, I feel like I’m too busy to get writing done. But when my day is structured, I prioritize my writing. Being busy can help.
August 25, 2022
Taking Time to Write July 28, 2022
Many writers are familiar with the practice of “reading like a writer”—paying close attention to an author’s choices while reading to better hone our own writing skills. We observe what other...
Taking Time to Write June 20, 2022
As an elementary school teacher, I often read and discuss stories with my students. Recently, we read Giraffes Can’t Dance, a tale about a giraffe who believes he can’t dance because the other...
Taking Time to Write
Novel writer Renee Walsh discusses how she learned to prioritize her writing time using the metaphor of putting rocks, pebbles, and sand in a jar.
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