Today, we’re talking about the Writing Workshop model—where it began for us, how we’ve used it in classrooms, and why it still holds such a powerful place in our hearts as writers and educators. We first encountered Writing Workshop in elementary schools, and it transformed not just our teaching, but our own writing lives.

This model offers students something rare: real creative freedom. In a school setting where choices are often limited, Writing Workshop gives kids space to explore their voices, take risks, and create work that feels personal and meaningful. We’ve seen firsthand how it nurtures confidence, ownership, and joy in writing.

So grab something to write with—and let’s dig into the beauty of the workshop model.

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At the end of this episode, a writing prompt emerged, and we both used it to write a Tuesday Slice of Life post. Here are the links:

Could You Have Known?

A Slice from the Very Beginning