I don't know what to write about today. [Scratching head. Bulging eyes staring at the blank screen.] Write about the ordinary. Write about the little things. Just write and write. I know, I know. But I don't know what to write. [Shoulder shrug. Clicking fingertips on the keyboard.] Open your writer's notebook. Search for an idea, a seed, a spark. Let it grow, ignite and you will write. My writer's notebook? Oh, that little book that has been ignored? Unattended? Left blank? [Digging and searching for my notebook.] Live the life of a writer. Ideas breathe all around you every day. In and out. In and out. I know. I know. [Dusting the notebook off. Cracking it open as if it hasn't been opened in years.] It's time to revive the notebook. Open your eyes and ears to your world that's waiting to be captured and shared. I know what to write about today., but first, let me write down a few ideas. [Bringing my wr...
Such a universal emotion! I know I felt left behind a few times in my young life when my parents traveled. But--true confession--I never thought about how my children felt when I left on trips. I just figured they'd have their turn when they were older. And they have--and left their children with me!
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That is some sophisticated formatting for a 3rd grader! I love it! The way it looks really drives home the most important part.
ReplyDeleteWhat voice your young writer has, very funny and clever too. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI love the formatting and voice too! I'm guessing this little writer tends to deliver some stellar one-liners! :)
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