Monday, August 31, 2009

A novel writing course

I stumbled across this the other day by Lydia Netzer. This is a lesson on writing a novel for kids. There are 10 parts to the series. It is actually very good. I love the way she shows how to teach it to children. But I think what she is actually teaching here, is how to read books. Not just read sentences, but really show a child how to jump into the books. Help them to see that for a time they can visit these worlds and become these characters. I hope you'll check this out. Let me know what you think.

And don't forget that Wednesday is the interview with Tess Hilmo. I know you'll enjoy it. Talk to you soon. :)
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16 comments:

  1. TessAugust 31, 2009 at 9:14 AM

    That is a fantastic link...I'll have to go back to it later when the kiddos are off. Thanks!

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  2. Robyn CampbellAugust 31, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Tess, you're welcome. It is fun for them. I'm going to use it in home-school. Talk to you soon! :)

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  3. Jennifer ShirkAugust 31, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    I'm going to check out that link. Thanks!

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  4. Robyn CampbellAugust 31, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Jennifer, yes please do. It's really good.:)

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  5. TanaAugust 31, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Robyn, you've saved my life! I needed a lesson plan (and quick) for a class I'm teaching on writing! Big hug, I heart you!

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  6. Robyn CampbellAugust 31, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    T. Anne, *hugs right back to you* Glad you could use it. :)

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  7. B.J. AndersonAugust 31, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Wow! Thanks for the awesome link!

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  8. Robyn CampbellAugust 31, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    BJ, you're welcome. Awesome it is! :)

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  9. UnknownAugust 31, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Thanks for the link! I hadn't heard of that one before.

    And boy do you have me excited over that interview! What great promo!!

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  10. Davin MalasarnAugust 31, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    That's an interesting link, Robyn. I'm really glad to hear that someone is doing this. I love that kids are reading so much these days. I hope I'm around long enough to see that generation as reading adults.

    And, I'm very much looking forward to Tess's interview.

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  11. Robyn CampbellAugust 31, 2009 at 12:52 PM

    Beth, I meant to send that link to you last week. I was going to ask you what you thought.

    The promo? I love doing that. It is a good, honest chat with her though. She's GREAT! :)

    Davin, I agree. Isn't it wonderful that there are folks like that? :) I hope you're around to see it too! :)

    Tess is great. I am so glad I asked her. She was very upfront and honest. A great person and writer.

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  12. Cindy R. WilsonAugust 31, 2009 at 1:52 PM

    Thanks for the link. I'm looking forward to the interview!

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  13. Danyelle L.August 31, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    *eyes wide at shiny sparkly*

    I love this idea. Thanks for the link! This can so come in handy with school--and life. :)

    *cheers*

    Can't wait for Wednesday. :D

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  14. Robyn CampbellAugust 31, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Cindy, You're welcome. Isn't it grand? :)

    Danyelle, Shiny sparkly is right. Glad you liked it. I'm thinking great teaching tool for home-school. :)I can't wait for Wednesday either. :)

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  15. ButtercupAugust 31, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    This looks fabulous. Can't thank you enough. Continued prayers for your son.

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  16. Robyn CampbellSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    Buttercup, thanks for the prayers. We really need them. They mean so much to me. :)

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