Does Writing Instruction Require Suffering?
One of the reasons that people struggle with writing is that it doesn’t feel easy.
But what if it could be?
What if your child experienced self-expression as something they enjoy, as something they deserve to have in their toolbox of being human?
I noticed when I interviewed adults that the scars of criticism from writing instruction linger into adulthood. A lot of times those scars make them adopt the same methods that harmed them when they teach their own kids to write. That’s not surprising because we’ve also been taught that learning that is effective should be difficult and a struggle.
It’s almost like we can’t value learning that feels good.
But when we write freely and from the heart, it does feel good. In fact, it is therapeutic and deeply satisfying.
Every person has the craving to self express and be read and heard. This is our birthright. I wrote my newest book, Help! My Kid Hates Writing, to help you reclaim that birthright on behalf of yourself and your kids.
