Rules for Writing (and for Life)

From the pages of youth, this Summer Camp student holds the keys to writing, and to life.

You never know how much is heard, or what will stick, but finding this journal page warmed my heart.  A 12-year-old has captured all my favorite writing rules, with her own wonderful emphasis and embellishment:

Ground rules

- Write anything and anything.

- Be kind.

- Take turns talking.

- Be a good -- no great -- listener.

- Play with your words!

Comments

[Jeanne]

Looks like she had a good--no, great--teacher!

[Drew Myron]

Thanks Jeanne. I think we need to work on spelling, but comprehension is solid. : )

[Marjorie Power]

I am back on a writing schedule. Today I will write anything and anything (I'd say this kid is a poet in the making - already knows "everything" is too general.)
Thank you.

[Drew]

Ha! That's a good one, Marjorie. Love it.

[Art]

I think it was Ray Bradbury who said that, in the midst of the process, don't think. Meaning, just write. This student grasps the essence of Bradbury's advice.

[Drew]

Art,
I like your style -- and Bradbury's too.
Thanks for stopping by. Nice to have you here.