these are a few of the things that I’ve learned

empathy
patience
making things fun
kind words
not hitting
not teasing
talking less,
and showing more
just being there
waiting
say two nice things,
and one suggestion
use your words
the writing process:
pre-write
draft (write with your heart)
revise (write with your head)
edit
publish
and repeat
be clear in your directions
make sure there is a beginning
and an ending
review, review, review
practice, practice, practice
they don’t always understand what you meant
“but i thought i made it [...]

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