teaching in groups/writing

[Guest guest]

Lenka,

When I was teaching, although it was seniors and later adult ed, I found

sitting in a group - round circle, in chairs, benefited everyone. Matter

of fact I really felt 'part of the learning' even more. It is true the

teacher always learns more.

About writing, I have always done it since I was in high school and

college (newspaper) and did it for various jobs, reports, minutes, later

proposals, speeches, brochures, newsletters, ghostwriting,etc. So all

during that time I kept polishing the skills.

I encourage you to write something everyday, if only a page. You might

also want to give a try joining a writer's group. I did that for

awhile...went solo on a leap of faith maybe 5 years or so ago, used my

travel background and love of the sport to be a travel writer. Not all

that glamorous. The deadlines can be nuts, but thanks be to electronic

mail and Fed Ex I make them all! But I do enjoy the work and working at

home.

~ G