TL;DR: As teachers, we can accept and embrace AI tools. Some examples of how chatbots can be acknowledged as part of the writing process are shared. See AI chat as a way to help prepare students for the future. Using ChatGPT in the Writing Process I’ll admit, my first reaction to AI authors was a mixture of horror and fascination, … Read More
The Insights of a Writing Life
TL;DR: Many of us write for different reasons. Therefore, you are a writer! Think about your writing life by starting with a writing timeline. What was your experience as a writer throughout your life? There are steps to the writing process: generating, planning, drafting, revising, and editing. Each person may spend different amounts of time at different stages. Writers have … Read More
The Organic Nature of Writing a Book
TL;DR: This post walks though advice on the first steps of writing a book. As an aspiring writer, listen for that nudging and when you feel it and “hear” it, you’re ready to move onto step two. Reflect on the topics you want to write about. The task of writing the chapters is the next step. Check for continuity. Is … Read More