The Mission: To help creative writing teachers sharpen their skills and expand their horizons.

From Bob
	Dialogue matters. It moves a story; it establishes character. Good dialogue can make a story. Lousy dialogue can sink a story. This installment of the Web Page should help your young authors sharpen their dialogue writing skills. They should also appreciate the opportunities that it provides for deepening a story. And, of course, if your students are writing plays, this should be especially useful. Contact Bob...
Community
	The May/June issue of Poets & Writers has lot of information on writing contests. This should be on interest to everyone – not just students and teachers. Check it out.
Wanted!
	STORIES RICH IN DIALOGUE.

While all teachers are welcome to hang out here, this siteshould be particularly appealing to that special breed of teacher -- the creative writing teacher.

This person might teach a course that is actually called "Creative Writing."

Or, this person might teach a regular old English course but load it up with creative writing options.

This person might not teach English at all, but sponsor the Creative Writing Club.

This person might simply get the mail for the "Creative Writing Person."

Or this person might be a creative writing wannabe anxious to use the stuff but not sure how to do it.

If you are one of these people, you're going to want to stick around.

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The Latest from our Teachers

Many writing teachers are taking advantage of the Writers' Retreats offered all during the summer. Check out the MARCH/APRIL ISSUE of POETS & WRITERS for a list of what's available.

The Latest from our Students

Many students are taking part in the Recitation Competition run by the Poetry Foundation. Information can be found on the POETRY FOUNDATION website.