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This time, it’s great to be on the B-List!

Ruth and I are flattered that over 100 people have linked to Two Writing Teachers, since we started blogging here a little over six months ago. We just found out yesterday that we're considered B-List Bloggers, which means we have "high authority" in the blog world. Since being A-Listed means that there are over 500… Continue reading This time, it’s great to be on the B-List!

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A New Look & Feel for TWT

Ruth and I have been toying with the idea of changing the format of our blog. Well, this morning we finally did it. We're using a new template on WordPress with TWO sidebars and a blue & green motif (before we were all blue). All of the same information is still here, it's just spread… Continue reading A New Look & Feel for TWT

blogging · observations · reflections · wn entry · Writer's Notebook Wednesday

I’m Back.

In a recent email, I explained to Stacey that life has just consumed me recently and the blogging end of it has taken the hit. The past few weeks have been bittersweet.  The joy of the holidays could not be beat.  I absolutely loved celebrating with our extended family, our friends, and our little family of… Continue reading I’m Back.

blogging · hopes and dreams · Writer's Notebook Wednesday

Jump into the new year… seriously

HipWriterMama wrote a very inspiring post last year, which she reposted yesterday. Click here to read it. The line that resonated with me the most was: Take yourself seriously. Treat your dream seriously. And by the way, it is totally okay to allow people to treat you and your work with respect. It's important for… Continue reading Jump into the new year… seriously

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TeachersCount

I receive the "TeachersCount" Newsletter each month. I just learned about their blog, which is looking for newer teachers to write one post/week. Since this is a blog about writing and teaching, I thought I'd give a shout-out to their call for new blog writers. Here's what TeachersCount put in their newsletter: TeachersCount is looking… Continue reading TeachersCount

blogging · books · NCTE · social justice · teacher of writing · writing workshop

More from NCTE

Ruth and I joined up this morning for two workshops: "Where has all the Real Choice Gone? Revisiting an Essential Element in Writing Instruction" and also for "Where Social Justice and School Meet." We're going to chat this evening over coffee and cupcakes to talk about the issues that were presented in those sessions, as… Continue reading More from NCTE