tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post1871552013784346196..comments2024-03-11T13:52:07.302-07:00Comments on Cynthia Chapman Willis' BLOG: InspirationCynthia Chapman Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-33625568075659201892011-06-12T17:16:06.493-07:002011-06-12T17:16:06.493-07:00It really has been inspiring, Shannon. I'm loo...It really has been inspiring, Shannon. I'm looking forward to trying this out with a bunch of kids in a writers workshop. Thanks for stopping by. ; )Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-5456607487941605662011-06-12T17:04:30.756-07:002011-06-12T17:04:30.756-07:00It must be so inspiring to receive this kind of fe...It must be so inspiring to receive this kind of feedback. I love the artwork!Shannon Hitchcockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17995777154718933415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-76814549463792405492011-06-12T16:20:29.215-07:002011-06-12T16:20:29.215-07:00Thanks, Eve! I agree that it can be hard to tormen...Thanks, Eve! I agree that it can be hard to torment our characters, especially when we like them. But, the more rocks the better, right? : )<br /><br />Thanks, Medeia! Kids are so great--so full of surprises. <br /><br />And thanks to you, too, Maeve! And welcome! I'm glad you found this inspiring.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-71130265557360017262011-06-12T06:02:29.230-07:002011-06-12T06:02:29.230-07:00Great story. Now, I am inspired.Great story. Now, I am inspired.Maeve Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788413883600771145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-66927381134914813732011-06-11T14:05:06.960-07:002011-06-11T14:05:06.960-07:00This is a wonderful story. You took these kids...This is a wonderful story. You took these kids' minds to a different level.<br /><br />Have a great weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-78663727235839573612011-06-11T06:55:48.446-07:002011-06-11T06:55:48.446-07:00Cynthia, what a wonderful classroom visit. That il...Cynthia, what a wonderful classroom visit. That illustration is adorable. And believe it or not, I hadn't heard of that analogy before, but I like it! I tend to shy away from conflict and have to force myself to be sadistic to my characters. Great post!Eve Morascohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13956167989687576743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-47520254462190980142011-06-10T18:02:49.545-07:002011-06-10T18:02:49.545-07:00Thanks, Kelly!
I hope so, Susan. It certainly was...Thanks, Kelly!<br /><br />I hope so, Susan. It certainly was fun the way everything worked out.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-69957020222105387572011-06-09T18:42:12.198-07:002011-06-09T18:42:12.198-07:00What a great story! It sounds like you really made...What a great story! It sounds like you really made your point in a way they can understand and will remember.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-84680232150319295132011-06-09T18:06:37.686-07:002011-06-09T18:06:37.686-07:00Awww, that is amazing!!! You really got through to...Awww, that is amazing!!! You really got through to them!<br />Kelly PolarkAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-20187954238587205272011-06-09T14:39:03.029-07:002011-06-09T14:39:03.029-07:00Wow, that's true, J.L. This exercise really is...Wow, that's true, J.L. This exercise really is a form of mind-mapping. Great observation.<br /><br />You're so right, Janet: It was a great e-mail. Let me know if you try this. Why not? : )<br /><br />Aww, chills are a good thing, Julie. It's funny what makes an impact. At the time I talked about the character in a tree thing, it never occurred to me that this activity would come out of it. Such a nice surprise. <br /><br />Thanks for the wonderful comments!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-71399777352338024242011-06-08T21:24:57.606-07:002011-06-08T21:24:57.606-07:00This post gave me chills. Can you believe the imp...This post gave me chills. Can you believe the impact you had on those kids? That's probably something they'll always remember. I love it.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-39860905538034000682011-06-08T19:10:10.177-07:002011-06-08T19:10:10.177-07:00What a sweet e-mail to find in your inbox! And ver...What a sweet e-mail to find in your inbox! And very inspiring. I may have to try this for myself. :)Janet Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12688012956157161889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-74900050292490947452011-06-08T16:36:29.504-07:002011-06-08T16:36:29.504-07:00The childrens' approach kinda reminds me of mi...The childrens' approach kinda reminds me of mind-mapping, which in a way it is. Nothing wrong with being visual as they pile on the problems for their characters.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-25280786278774004352011-06-08T16:14:11.723-07:002011-06-08T16:14:11.723-07:00Thanks, MG! It really was a wonderful visit. The k...Thanks, MG! It really was a wonderful visit. The kids were so enthusiastic about writing. <br /><br />Too true, Lydia. And let's not forget the beauty of crayons, either. : ) <br /><br />The tree and rocks thing really did get the kids thinking, Sabrina. I didn't expect such a great response. <br /><br />Karen, our posts sort of complimented each other this week--the whole visual art thing in terms of inspiration. <br /><br />Thanks, Shannon! I'd love to see kids actually drawing their characters in trees and writing problems on rocks.<br /><br />Great to "see" you again, Bish! I'm glad you're inspired. : )Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-83406352077113599782011-06-08T14:36:08.900-07:002011-06-08T14:36:08.900-07:00I'm inspired! This is something any writer cou...I'm inspired! This is something any writer could use, particularly those of us who are visual. Love it! And yes, it would be wonderful in a workshop or classroom. I think it would help bring the kid out in the adult.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-69442373240598795282011-06-08T13:08:12.889-07:002011-06-08T13:08:12.889-07:00That is a WONDERFUL teaching idea! :-)That is a WONDERFUL teaching idea! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-77342866475639269362011-06-08T11:27:38.622-07:002011-06-08T11:27:38.622-07:00Aw, that was so sweet about the kids drawing and t...Aw, that was so sweet about the kids drawing and then creating the "rocks." <br /><br />I've been looking at a lot of visual art lately. It's funny how other types of art can inspire.Karen Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08697785820907711723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-36249116462199196632011-06-08T10:33:57.377-07:002011-06-08T10:33:57.377-07:00What a cool idea! Definitely a great way to get yo...What a cool idea! Definitely a great way to get young writers thinking. :)Sabrina Steylinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10502908654294596013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-55660028539832066412011-06-08T10:27:06.340-07:002011-06-08T10:27:06.340-07:00That is a great idea, and even better when seen on...That is a great idea, and even better when seen on construction paper. :)Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-57686874956223270292011-06-08T09:58:07.172-07:002011-06-08T09:58:07.172-07:00Wow. Now I'm inspired. Being a visual writer, ...Wow. Now I'm inspired. Being a visual writer, this is a great way for me to add challenges for my characters. Thanks for sharing. (And what a wonderful confirmation of a successful visit!)MG Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584010470283038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-87846600256482843142011-06-08T08:30:19.362-07:002011-06-08T08:30:19.362-07:00It's funny you should mention using this as a ...It's funny you should mention using this as a classroom exercise, Angela. As I was writing the post, I thought the same thing. This would make a great writer's workshop, I think. Thanks!Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3224888611160910791.post-67473298528084037922011-06-08T07:36:45.565-07:002011-06-08T07:36:45.565-07:00That is brilliant! Talk about awesome, that they t...That is brilliant! Talk about awesome, that they took your concept a step further. You can use this as well as a classroom exercise in future talks, too, making the lesson visual. :)<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.com