tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post8152360175947222230..comments2023-08-11T04:15:52.867-05:00Comments on Sweet Writing Life: On Becoming a WriterJennifer Laffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-63443522895163841492017-04-13T07:28:39.580-05:002017-04-13T07:28:39.580-05:00"When the student is ready, the teacher appea..."When the student is ready, the teacher appears." In your case the teacher remained with you for three years - wow! The joy, confidence and stamina were instilled in you at an early age. I had a similar experience with a nun in the 5th grade in 1972 who also believed in "creative writing." Thanks for inspiring other teachers to realize their impact their creative ventures can have on their students.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14705452462338693417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-42326962460445329992017-04-12T09:23:54.486-05:002017-04-12T09:23:54.486-05:00Jennifer, thank you for this reflection. I've ...Jennifer, thank you for this reflection. I've followed the breadcrumbs of my reading before...but not so much my writing. Hmmm. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01557239522124619151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-18354041964241123922017-04-11T23:09:24.352-05:002017-04-11T23:09:24.352-05:00I enjoyed reading about your writing "history...I enjoyed reading about your writing "history." You made me stop and think about my own. There's always been writing in my life, but I just now realized how varied it has been. Journaling, copy editing, technical writing, even ghostwriting, and of course teaching writing ... but I was a little slow to the blogging. Just started a little over a year ago. I'm excited for you as you enter a new season of your professional life. Alice Ninehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05302512837699702430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-80967751550269848032017-04-11T18:31:34.947-05:002017-04-11T18:31:34.947-05:00I remember the first NWP event I went to and reali...I remember the first NWP event I went to and realized it was my tribe! What a great group of people.<br />I was part of a writing group that was called "Creative Writing" but it was a small pull out group and we only met a few times. I never forgot that I was part of that writing group with the special folders. I held onto the praise over the years about my writing. I was just texting a friend today that I wish that I would have written more in high school and even college.<br />Here they have Saturday Seminars through NWP and I attend as many as possible.<br />Thanks for sharing and allowing these great memories of mine to release and come flooding back!Tbreithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711402462483699430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-36557807310841263082017-04-11T18:10:37.132-05:002017-04-11T18:10:37.132-05:00I wrote stories as a student, and I do not remembe...I wrote stories as a student, and I do not remember getting red marks. I don't remember much feedback at all other than an overall compliment. But then many years went by. I so wish blogging (or even computers for that matter!) would have been around in my early 20's and 30"s - I know I would have loved it then as much as I do now. I can't wait to see where your adventure leads you now!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-28536745800593611562017-04-11T15:01:26.281-05:002017-04-11T15:01:26.281-05:00It's so nice to hear that you had a supportive...It's so nice to hear that you had a supportive-from-the-beginning writing life! I'm excited to follow the direction of your new endeavor! drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-65891211195812569172017-04-11T09:05:13.173-05:002017-04-11T09:05:13.173-05:00I enjoyed reading about your writing past, Jennife...I enjoyed reading about your writing past, Jennifer, loved hearing about that teacher. I kept a journal for years when I was young, wrote a lot in school, & had a marvelous hs teacher for two years that really gave me a boost. My writing continued with students all through the years, and now in blogging which has been an inspiration too. I wish you the best in this next step of your own adventures!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-38795816572614975622017-04-11T06:44:28.171-05:002017-04-11T06:44:28.171-05:00I've always loved to write, but my identity as...I've always loved to write, but my identity as a teacher who writes, rather than a teacher of writing, is new. It's been supported and emboldened by this group at Two Writing Teachers and, maybe not-so-uniquely (although I feel like it is) cheerleaded by my family. Lorie Barberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03954133695079673327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-2854530763854633262017-04-11T06:02:42.111-05:002017-04-11T06:02:42.111-05:00Funny, in an indirect way, I wrote about my start ...Funny, in an indirect way, I wrote about my start as a writer too. It didn't start as early as yours did. Sadly, I remember little of writing creatively in school and I do remember red marks...even on worksheets that were called, "Writing". I'm so excited to see where this new journey takes you! Congrats to my friend, the writer!Michelle Haseltinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00616389589179983330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-2299908398396217032017-04-11T05:55:39.644-05:002017-04-11T05:55:39.644-05:00I loved reading your story. I would love to get in...I loved reading your story. I would love to get involved with NWP, but living overseas makes that hard. My writing life has been pushed along by The Two Writing Teachers blogging community and the connections I have made there. This summer it will be enhanced by a week at the TC Advanced Writing Institute. I look forward to learning more about your new venture. Ms. Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051687492442765155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7112012300274809736.post-50463182640031328772017-04-11T05:14:33.998-05:002017-04-11T05:14:33.998-05:00I love reading about your writing path! My story i...I love reading about your writing path! My story isn't very exciting, but it is growing. I never considered myself a writer until on a whim I took my very last grad class, the Millersville Writing Institute in 2012. As a result of that class my blog was born. I too have been fortunate to meet other bloggers like you! I value our time and our "blogship" (friendship via the blog!) I am so excited for your new venture and love reading your posts at Teach Write too!Amy Warntzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449813200426432125noreply@blogger.com