Christine DeStefano is a writer and master’s student in teaching with an emphasis in secondary English/language arts. She enjoys reading pretty much anything she can get her hands on, but especially books for young people. She lives with her husband and cat in Tulsa, Oklahoma. …
Thank you for being a part of our December open write for educators. A special thank you to Jennifer Guyor-Jowett and Glenda Funk. We will see you back here in January 16-20 with Stacey Joy and Susie Morice. Looking ahead to our 2021 #VerseLove when …
Our #OpenWrite Host Glenda Funk is an NBCT with an MA in English literature. She taught English and speech 38 years and worked as an adjunct instructor for Idaho State University and the College of Southern Idaho before retiring in August 2019. As part of …
Our #OpenWrite Host Glenda Funk is an NBCT with an MA in English literature. She taught English and speech 38 years and worked as an adjunct instructor for Idaho State University and the College of Southern Idaho before retiring in August 2019. As part of …
Our #OpenWrite Host Jennifer Guyor-Jowett has taught English and Literature for over 30 years to 7th and 8th graders, contributes to the BlinkYA blog, and writes Educator Guides for MG and YA titles. She has written with fellow teachers at Aquinas College as a Summer …
Our #OpenWrite Host Jennifer Guyor-Jowett has taught English and Literature for over 30 years to 7th and 8th graders, contributes to the BlinkYA blog, and writes Educator Guides for MG and YA titles. She has written with fellow teachers at Aquinas College as a Summer …
Day 5, Inspiration Thank you for being with us these past four days (or however many you were able to join). Our next 5-day open write is December 12-16, with Glenda Funk and Jennifer Guyor-Jowett. I have crafted our work for November’s 5-day #openwrite for …
Day 4, Inspiration Process Yep. That. That is the inspiration for today. Breath. Breathing. In. Out. And again. And again. First, I ask that we begin with this because we can do this. We do, do this. We breathe. Who knew that it would be …
Day 3, Inspiration Receive. A verb. Gerund or past participle: receiving. To be given, presented with, or paid (something). In this case, there is an implication of acceptance or collection. To suffer, experience, or be subjected to (specified treatment). In this case, one is met …
Day 2, Inspiration After looking at the title for today, you might be thinking Sarah, I have nothing left to give, my friend. And I do not blame you. You have been giving and giving. So today, I’d like us to take some time to …