Writing Fiction

» Susan Cramer - Writing for Middle School Guidelines

Thanks for lots of helpful tips! And especially the tip on the use of profanity. As the coach for my middle school's Power of the Pen team, I begin our meetings by reading snippets of great writing. I loved Sherman Alexie's new book, and know my kids would love it too, but I don't want irate parents calling my principal, so the kids miss out.

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» Jennifer Jensen - Writing for Middle School Guidelines

In response to Writing for Middle School Guidelines posted by suzrae9:
Thanks for the comments! We have a couple of teachers in our Indiana SCBWI chapter, who plead for no profanity, and with kids in school myself, I'm sensitive to that. So what's your take on The Higher Power of Lucky, and "scrotum?" Not profanity, but it sure caused an uproar.

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