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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

In just TWO days . . . @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social & I are looking forward to doing our 5th Annual (Virtual) Writing Institute (the 15th & 16th)! More info: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

In just FIVE days! @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social & I are looking forward to doing our 5th Annual (Virtual) Writing Institute (the 15th & 16th). More info: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

In less than two weeks, @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I are doing our 5th Annual (Virtual) Writing Institute (July 15 & 16)! Info and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Join Matt Glover & me on July 15 & 16 for our annual (virtual) summer writing institute! We'll be discussing strategies you can use to increase student engagement - and achievement - in writing. Can't wait! More information and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

In just two and a half weeks, Matt Glover & I will be doing our (virtual) summer writing institute! Join us for in-depth discussions about how to raise student engagement -- and achievement -- in writing. More information and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Here's the link to the second part of the conversation I had with Melissa Morrison on her wonderful podcast, "Getting Students to Write!" We had a delightful, in-depth talk about teaching fantasy writing with students in elementary and middle school. Link: open.spotify.com/show/2DF5jx9...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Just 26 days until the (virtual) summer writing institute @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social & I are doing on July 15 & 16! More info and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I'm looking forward to presenting with Ralph Fletcher at the German European School Singapore (GESS) "Empowering Young Writers" conference November 1 & 2! Registration: events.veracross.au/gess/247-Emp...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

@mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I are looking forward to doing our 5th Annual (Virtual) Writing Institute this July 15 & 16! More info and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

I'm thrilled to be a guest once again on Melissa Morrison's podcast, Getting Students to Write! In this episode (Part 1 of 2), Melissa and I talk about my new book, Teaching Fantasy Writing: Lessons that Inspire Student Engagement and Creativity. Link: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/g...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

July is just around the corner . . . and so is the (virtual) Summer Writing Institute that @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I are doing July 15 & 16! Come yourself or, even better, with colleagues! More information and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Planning on revising your writing curriculum this summer, to increase student engagement in writing & boost achievement? Take a look at my most recent book, Teaching Fantasy Writing: Lessons that Inspire Student Engagement and Creativity K-6! Ordering information: www.corwin.com/global-searc...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Looking for a book to read over the summer that will help you improve your skills as a writing teacher? Read the book Matt Glover and I wrote, How to Become a Better Writing Teacher, which contains over 50 "actions" you can take to help you improve your skills. www.heinemann.com/products/e13...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

You and your colleagues are looking for summer PD on the teaching of writing? Join @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and me for our annual (virtual) summer writing institute this July! More information and details: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Looking for PD this summer on the teaching of writing? Join @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and me for our annual (virtual) summer writing institute this July 15 & 16! More information and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Thanks so much to Leah Thomas for her lovely review of my new book, Teaching Fantasy Writing: Lessons that Engage Student Engagement and Curiosity, on the @twowritingteachers.bsky.social blog! Link to review: twowritingteachers.org

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Join @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and me for our annual (virtual) summer writing institute this July 15 & 16! More info and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Check out my latest Corwin Connect blog, "Teach Fantasy Writing to Help Students Explore Personally Meaningful Themes." Link: corwin-connect.com/2025/04/teac...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Looking for summer learning about the teaching of writing for yourself/colleagues/your staff? Please consider joining @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and me for our annual (virtual) summer writing institute this July! Details and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

In case you didn't catch this, check out my new CCIRA blog, "Respond to the Creativity Crisis by Teaching Fantasy Writing." I discuss how and why studying fantasy writing in school helps students develop their creative skills. Enjoy! Link to blog: ccira.blog @corwinpress.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 12/04/2025

Psst . . . it's not too early to register for the summer writing institute @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I are doing on July 15 & 16! More info and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

Join Matt Glover & me this July for our annual summer writing institute, where we'll focus on student engagement in writing, and spend two days talking about practical strategies for increasing it in whatever instructional approach to teaching writing you're using. web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

In my new CCIRA blog, "Respond to the Creativity Crisis by Teaching Fantasy Writing," I discuss the "creativity crisis" in children today, and how and why studying fantasy writing in school helps them develop their creative skills. Enjoy! Link to blog: ccira.blog

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

In our recent book, How to Become a Better Writing Teacher, @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I lay out a path for teachers to take to lift the level of how they teach writing. www.heinemann.com/products/e13... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Include @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and me in your summer PD plans! We're doing our annual summer writing institute this July 15 & 16. Hope to see you at this virtual event! Info and registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

In case you didn't catch this, @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I were featured in a recent double-episode of Melissa Morrison's podcast, "Getting Student's to Write!" Enjoy! Link to podcast: podcasts.apple.com/hu/podcast/g... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Check out @trustingreaders.bsky.social thoughtful and insightful new CCIRA blog, "Reading Identity Matters: A Broad View of Foundational Skills." ccira.blog

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

@mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I are looking forward to our two day, virtual Summer Writing Institute. Please consider joining us this July! Register: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... #Literacy #SudentEngagement #TeacherPD #Learning #WritingCommunity #WritingWorkshop #StudentSuccess

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

@mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and I are thrilled to be featured speakers on a double-episode of Melissa Morrison's podcast, "Getting Students to Write!" (Episodes 100 and 101). We had a great time talking about ways to elevate writing instruction. Link: podcasts.apple.com/hu/podcast/g...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Send a team to the Writing Institute that @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social & I are doing this summer! The focus this year is on increasing student engagement--and achievement--in writing. Info: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Join @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social and me at our (virtual) summer writing institute this July! This year's focus is on how to create the conditions for student engagement in writing to enhance students' growth as writers. Registration: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Looking for help with becoming a better writing teacher? Join me for this three-part @heinemannpub.bsky.social webinar in March that will help you get better at some of the most essential skills for teaching writing well. Details: web.cvent.com/event/4c6d58...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Just finished reading Adam Ross' extraordinary new novel, Playworld. A year in the life of a teenage child actor, a coming-of-age story set in New York City and Long Island in 1980. Gorgeous writing. Thanks, Adam! @aaknopf.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Thinking ahead to summer PD? Join Matt Glover & me for our 5th annual summer writing institute. During this two-day online event, we'll help you think about increasing student engagement & achievement in your writing curriculum. Details: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Looking forward to speaking with Matt Glover at the Don Graves Write Now! 2025 Conference Saturday 4/5 in North Conway, NH. You should also attend Friday night to hear the amazing LInda Rief speak! Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/write-now-... @heinemannpub.bsky.social @pennykittle.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

I loved presenting this past week at the WSRA conference in Milwaukee on teaching fantasy writing--and seeing my new book on the subject at the Corwin booth! Details: www.corwin.com/books/teachi...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Highlight for me of the @wsraliteracy.bsky.social conference this past week in Milwaukee was being there for @mcolleencruz.bsky.social's brilliant keynote!

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Trying to up your game as a writing teacher? Check out the book that Matt Glover and I wrote--we'll give you the guidance you need! 50+ actions you can take, 90+ videos you can watch. Details: www.heinemann.com/products/e13... @heinemannpub.bsky.social @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Making summer PD plans? Join Matt Glover & me for our 5th annual summer writing institute. During this two-day online event, we'll help you think about how to increase student engagement and achievement in your writing curriculum. Details: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Looking for help with becoming a better writing teacher? Join me for this three-part webinar in March that will help you get better at some of the most essential skills for teaching writing well. Details: web.cvent.com/event/4c6d58... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Can't wait to speak with Matt Glover at the Don Graves Write Now! 2025 Conference on Saturday, April 5th in North Conway, NH! Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/write-now-... @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Thrilled to be speaking with Matt Glover at the Don Graves Write Now! 2025 Conference on Saturday, April 5th in North Conway, NH! Details: www.eventbrite.com/e/write-now-... @mattgloverwriting.bsky.social @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

The writing components of the new literacy curriculums are often not engaging for young writers. Consider swapping in more engaging units, like fantasy writing, to raise student energy for writing and accelerate their growth as writers. Details: www.corwin.com/books/teachi...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

This July, Matt Glover & I will be doing our fifth annual summer writing institute. Join us for this two-day online event in which we'll help you think about how to increase student engagement and achievement in your curriculum. Details: web.cvent.com/event/ccb91b... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Looking to up your game as a writing teacher? Join me for this three-part webinar in March that will help you get better at some of the most essential skills for teaching writing well. Details: web.cvent.com/event/4c6d58... @heinemannpub.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

Still buzzing about the EARCOS workshop Dan Feigelson and I did at at the International School of Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia in January. We had a great time thinking about how to design integrated content area/reading/writing units with teachers from all over the region! @earcos1.bsky.social

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 11/01/2025

Looking for support with becoming a better writing teacher? Join me for this @heinemannpub.bsky.social webinar in March! Details: web.cvent.com/event/4c6d58...

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 07/01/2025

Thanks, Rebecca! Fantasy writing is one of the most beloved genres for kids—of all ages!

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Carl Anderson @candersonwriting.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

Let's all resolve in 2025 to prioritize high-engagement writing units of study--like fantasy writing! Details: corwin.com/books/teachi...

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