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Jim Westcott
Author of Jack’s Talesjackstales.com
My role model:
My journey…
Thanks Grandpa!
Husband…
Teacher…
Father…Hairy Baby….Andrew
InseInsert hairy baby text
Best gift… fatherhood
Writer…
Why should you write? Become a better reader and student Able to express your feelings Share things that you know with others Gives you pride of accomplishment You don’t have to be good at it to love it!
Why don’t I give up?
I don’t like criticism!
It can be fru
stratin
g!
I get writer’s block!!!
It takes hard work!
The best things in life are not easy!!Love what you do!!
Persevere!
What do I think is the most important element of fiction writing?
Great characters!
And of course: All the things your teacher tells you!
Jack’s “stink” eye
Elements of fiction writing:
Dialogue
Action
Feelings
Description
You’re going to shoot me? What?
How do people relieve stress?
Bunny ears existed 30 years ago too!
That’s me at age 12! Not recommended for your siblings!
laugh…
play sports…
do things you
enjoy…now that’s a monster!!
read and write…
Jack’s Tales
Meet Jack!
- He’s afraid that his basement is haunted.
- He’s scared that there is a monster in the bay.
- He’s nervous about the championship soccer game.
But he’s also determined to overcome his fears, even if it means serving pizza to a ghost!
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