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“An overuse of craft is cr*p!”

Author Lester Laminack taught a course I took at Teachers College during the 2006 Summer Institute on the Teaching of Writing. He said, "There's only a letter or two that separates the word craft from cr*p." He paused. "Therefore, an overuse of craft is crap!" Everyone in the room busted out laughing when they heard… Continue reading “An overuse of craft is cr*p!”

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Lester Laminack

Next Monday (less than 5 days away), I will be introducing Lester Laminack.  I'm excited (and nervous) about this honor.  However, I've been thinking -- What will I say to give a worthy introduction?  I'm at a loss, so I've been searching some websites & will put together a draft.  These sites are worth a… Continue reading Lester Laminack