I had the opportunity last weekend to serve as a writing Q&A panelist at the Southern Nevada Writing Project's high school student writing event. There were about 80 students in attendance excited about writing. It amazed me that the questions they asked were the same as those many adult writers ask, ranging from "How do I find an agent/publisher?" to "Do I need an editor and what does one do?" to "How do I get past writer's block?" It also amazed me how much energy they exuded. I left the event on a terrific high.

If you're interested in helping children write more, check out this week's Fabulist Flash Recommends for a link to the handout I distribute to parents and teachers: Encouraging Young Writers.

~Gregory

February 28,  2008

Gregory A. Kompes, Editor

ISSUE #167