tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post5528229452527499381..comments2024-03-17T15:07:53.352-04:00Comments on WordWranglers: It's Just A TestMargiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-6825869533146558832013-04-11T11:20:13.930-04:002013-04-11T11:20:13.930-04:00I love your post. You apparently taught her to rea...I love your post. You apparently taught her to reason as well, for indeed, why should she want less than three apples. Tweeted.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-35757792445943168512013-04-10T16:12:56.030-04:002013-04-10T16:12:56.030-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-62243786241440920352013-04-10T13:59:51.073-04:002013-04-10T13:59:51.073-04:00We will, Sharon.
I'm actually not a fan of t...We will, Sharon. <br /><br />I'm actually not a fan of the assessment testing trend, in general, Cher, because too many kids just don't test well. But that's a whole other blog! I agree - good storytelling will show.<br /><br />We are *really* lucky in our school district, Betty; we met her teacher and the woman is passionate about all aspects of education. I think that is crucial - in writing and in education. If we aren't passionate about our stories, it will show!<br /><br />Oh, I dread that 'i'm-good-on-my-own-day' already, Irene! <br /><br />One thing I would change about publishing now - too many people are 'against' different kinds of publishing. Mostly because they don't understand it, sometimes because they are my-way-or-the-highway people. I think, sometimes, we writers could use a little dose of Kindergarten Kumbaya so we could join hands and all be friends...no matter how different our paths are!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-61491896867191731732013-04-10T11:45:08.975-04:002013-04-10T11:45:08.975-04:00I vote more naps!
Awww, Kristi - I am tearing up ...I vote more naps!<br /><br />Awww, Kristi - I am tearing up a little bit. You brought back memories of kiddo telling us that she didn't need us to walk her to her kindergarten class. I wanted to bawl.<br /><br />Yes, times are changing. I think it is good that schools are changing, too. I'm not sure that standardized testing in kindergarten is a terribly good thing, but a gentle introduction to 'research' might not be bad.<br /><br />Publishing? It's an exciting time. You are right, no matter how publishing changes good writing will always be good writing. Establishing a strong foundation and building on it as we grow as writers is imperative no matter how we choose to publish.<br /><br />Thanks for this post, Kristi!<br />Irene Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07121931758202412714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-86129882737526968832013-04-10T11:01:43.563-04:002013-04-10T11:01:43.563-04:00Wow, Bebe going off to Kindergarten will be life-c...Wow, Bebe going off to Kindergarten will be life-changing for both of you, Kristina! I think it's sad that it's become so academically focuse because that was one grade where kids could learn/experience/enjoy art for art's sake - visual, musical and performance. As for the changes in publishing, one thing that amazes me is the responsibity for marketing that falls to authors today. Having said that, if you self-publish you have more control. But good writing will always win the day!Elizabeth Meyettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15876378937432391881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-56641970997909668252013-04-10T10:48:57.507-04:002013-04-10T10:48:57.507-04:00Okay, my baby is 22 now and I am flabbergasted abo...Okay, my baby is 22 now and I am flabbergasted about kindergarteners being give assessment tests. And they have to do research papers! Wow! <br /><br />I don't think publishing has changed as far as the stories. A good story is still a good story and to be successful we have to deliver those stories whether through a traditional publisher or e-publisher or independently.<br /><br />Cheryl GCher Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262847237025321765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-63073121690490724962013-04-10T09:54:41.498-04:002013-04-10T09:54:41.498-04:00I so feel for you on the Kindergarten thing. I rem...I so feel for you on the Kindergarten thing. I remember my oldest's testing. She couldn't point out the diamond shape when they asked her if she knew her shapes. My husband and I had no idea she didn't know what that shape was called. LOL. Now she's in college. People say it all the time, but time does go so fast. Enjoy it while you can.Sharon Cullenhttp://sharoncullen.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-9392229159899026532013-04-10T09:42:16.799-04:002013-04-10T09:42:16.799-04:00(...aaand, my comment continued because I hit send...(...aaand, my comment continued because I hit send too soon!)<br /><br />but totally worth the effort. So, yes, to embracing change and moving forward.<br /><br />Christine, I think one way technology has definitely improved things for we writers is in research - because now the things I need to know are a search query away...or can be answered by one of my online groups. Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-51642410631016708442013-04-10T09:39:10.859-04:002013-04-10T09:39:10.859-04:00I'm already stocking up on the Kleenex, Jennif...I'm already stocking up on the Kleenex, Jennifer Lowery and Liz!<br /><br />D'Ann and Jennifer Faye, I totally agree - it's more the 'backend' that has changed. I have to say I like the changes although sometimes I'm also frustrated by them...but overall, if it gets my books into more readers' hands, can't complain!<br /><br />Great points, Melinda, especially your point about surrounding yourself with great people. The right people will push us (collective us! lol) forward and the wrong people will hold us back. Finding those 'right people' is hardKristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-43395973296124675722013-04-10T09:21:46.340-04:002013-04-10T09:21:46.340-04:00A research paper in kindergarten! Wow! Times are c...A research paper in kindergarten! Wow! Times are changing and we have to change with them or be left behind for sure! I cried the first two weeks when my both my kids went to kindergarten but it gets easier :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-40577497506396915762013-04-10T09:02:28.902-04:002013-04-10T09:02:28.902-04:00Kindegarten! Wow! I can't believe it!
I like ...Kindegarten! Wow! I can't believe it!<br /><br />I like the changes in publishing. It wasn't too long ago I turned my nose up at e-pubbing and self-pubbing. Now I do both!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-90977625855659014192013-04-10T08:27:50.330-04:002013-04-10T08:27:50.330-04:00I'm wow'd over a research paper in kinderg...I'm wow'd over a research paper in kindergarten. Things certainly are changing from the days of playing "hot potato". LOL.<br /><br />As for writing, I don't think the creative side of writing a good book has changed that much. Maybe small things to keep up with the faster times, but a solid conflict is still a solid conflict. It's the back end of the publishing business that's changing rapidly and that to me is more about how to get your story in the hands of readers.<br /><br />Great post! Thanks for sharing. :-)Jennifer Fayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12133239078169479100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-7894805687134615912013-04-10T08:20:36.128-04:002013-04-10T08:20:36.128-04:00How exciting for Bebe and you and Radio Man. I rem...How exciting for Bebe and you and Radio Man. I remember when my daughter started kindergarten and I was a bit thrown by the fact they had computer lab and at the end of the year she typed 35wpm. LOL Kind of creepy.<br /><br />I think in regards to your publishing questions, the answer would be yes to each, Or maybe I'm still half asleep and not thinking clear enough yet. lol<br /><br />I enjoyed your post!Christine Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004865226636460465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-82038372123064658152013-04-10T08:20:27.820-04:002013-04-10T08:20:27.820-04:00We are almost finished with our first year of kind...We are almost finished with our first year of kindergarten and I must say, I sprouted a large section of grey due to it. My daughter is resistant to change and pushes boundaries at the same time, and we had to seriously change our parenting so that she could fall in line with the standards. Don't get me wrong, she's above and beyond and excels - when she wants to. Aha - see how this ties to the changing publishing industry? :) I think you (collective you) have to have a positive attitude, and stop being so resistant to change to succeed. Things are different, and you embrace it and move forward. What's great about being a writer is that you are not alone and there are great people out there to guide you if you look for them.<br /><br />Great discussion post, Kristi! Thanks for sharing. (and good luck to Bebe)<br /><br />MelindaMelinda B. Piercehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073396743767843202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133132309124375119.post-80143900709648912422013-04-10T08:20:23.925-04:002013-04-10T08:20:23.925-04:00Great post. I can hardly believe bebe is ready for...Great post. I can hardly believe bebe is ready for kindergarten. <br /><br />My jury's still out on the changes in publishing, but then I'd still be perfectly comfortable dialing a telephone! :-)Liz Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794565644883272260noreply@blogger.com