A Day in the Life Of an Author

A couple of weeks ago, I spoke to a class of fifth graders about my writing process. They are in the middle of their first research paper project and were full of questions. Tons of questions! While I tried to make sure to draw parallels to their project in brainstorming, research, outlining, drafting,editing, and polishing the final product to turn in to their teacher, I couldn’t let them believe that the not-so-simple act of writing was all that I did. So, I’m offering you what I gave them,...