Professional Books — Review

Getting You Writing!

By Naomi Wakan
Bevalia Press, 2007
ISBN 13: 978-0-9782868-0-4
$10, 44 pp, adult
www.naomiwakan.com

This collection of 50 writing exercises is drawn from Naomi’s writing workshops for “late bloomers” but can be used just as effectively in the classroom. Naomi’s intent in her workshops and in writing this book is to make writing fun, and to tap into the writer’s experience and knowledge to facilitate the writing process. Getting You Writing! is written as if the reader is a workshop participant; instead of hearing Naomi’s introductory comments, you read them. You could easily assume Naomi’s role and make her comments your own as you adapt the exercises for your students. Be prepared to be amused and inspired to write yourself as you borrow these ideas for your writing lessons.

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