tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post9069544130833308124..comments2023-04-19T19:20:55.503-05:00Comments on #TeachWrite Chat Blog: The Power of Feedback and Risk-Taking by Fran HaleyJennifer Laffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post-31155763763977537812018-07-09T17:40:35.009-05:002018-07-09T17:40:35.009-05:00You captured so well that sense of uncertainty and...You captured so well that sense of uncertainty and taking the step of faith anyway, Margaret - “brave calm,” yes! I hesitate to say I am working on a novel. I fear those words will jinx any effort to expand this little story into the one that apparently wants to be written! It’s bubbling in my brain all the time. I am not doing Kate Messner’s Teachers Write, although I am familiar with it & know it’s productive. And, most of all, thank you so much for your belief in my writing; that’s powerful fuel. :)Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post-84750193947560064762018-07-09T17:01:58.289-05:002018-07-09T17:01:58.289-05:00Whenever I share my writing, I take in that breath...Whenever I share my writing, I take in that breath and sit wondering how others will respond. It takes a brave calm. I'm happy to hear you are working on a novel. I love your writing and want it to be shared more. Are you doing Kate Messner's Teachers Write? Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post-79337485135505288622018-07-09T13:13:46.154-05:002018-07-09T13:13:46.154-05:00While it is true that we should write for ourselve...While it is true that we should write for ourselves first, to keep stretching & growing, we must share. I recently saw a teacher weeping at a summer writing session because she was so moved that a colleague willingly listened to & gave feedback on her writing; she said, “No one has ever done that for me before.” It does take courage! If I am brave, it is because others such as you, Jen, have encouraged me to keep putting it out there. Thank you! :)Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post-90162103911746472102018-07-09T13:12:52.104-05:002018-07-09T13:12:52.104-05:00Thanks so much for reading, Nicole, and for your r...Thanks so much for reading, Nicole, and for your response. Here’s to your celebratory writing journey as well. Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post-43587433479597994172018-07-09T13:10:49.446-05:002018-07-09T13:10:49.446-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Fran Haleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05295033583781089018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post-8249735073062849232018-07-09T11:13:48.689-05:002018-07-09T11:13:48.689-05:00Thank you for sharing your celebration and your on...Thank you for sharing your celebration and your ongoing journey. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02859095056610771596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-284927177173576290.post-38361114107873216212018-07-09T06:24:52.719-05:002018-07-09T06:24:52.719-05:00Sharing our writing is SO HARD, but it is also so ...Sharing our writing is SO HARD, but it is also so rewarding as we share our words with an audience and get their authentic feedback. Once you do, you’re hooked. I’ve learn d so much about bravery from you, Fran. Keep sharing! Jennifer Laffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00409566035103972341noreply@blogger.com