Highlights from Chapter 12
Secrets of Good Writers
*They think about their writing all the time
*Reread as they go
*Read the piece aloud to hear how it really sounds
*Read a lot - note what authors do
*Write every day
*Write in a quiet, organized setting
*Don't give up
*Don't always love to write but love having written
*Get feedback from other writers
*Write with their reader(s) in mind
*Be relentless about accuracy
*Revise as they go along
*Know a lot about their topic, or find out what they need to know
*Write to figure out what they want to say
Reduce the paper load - put more responsibility on the student
Be choosy about what you read (professional reading)
Eliminate (or reduce) daily worksheet and isolated excercises
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