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Writing is Like Baseball
Writing is like baseball...you have to create a scoreboard in order to win.
Creating a scoreboard for Writer's Edge helps us to define a "win." Without a scoreboard, we may run all over the field trying to find the way to home plate, but never reach it. We win as a team when we have the most runs at the end of the game, and that means we have to play to win.
If winning is all about the score, then it makes sense to learn a strategy that will make us successful in scoring. Getting on base is the first priority of any team trying to score. With runners on base, your chances to win are increased. Getting to first base in Writer's Edge is being a part of the team. Belonging to Writer's Edge class or the online web site is getting to first base.
If you are an active writer who is finding it necessary to continue writing then you have already made it to second base. It is crucial in Writer's Edge that we write. Whether it is a paragraph, short story, poem or article, it all counts, and is a vital component for getting to second base. Writing is getting to second base.
In order to go from second to third base in baseball, you have to run past the shortstop. This can be intimidating, especially if the the ball is hit in the shortstops direction. If there is a teammate on first base, and the ball is put into play, you must make it to third base or you may be forced out. In Writer's Edge, getting to third base is having your writing critiqued. This can be intimidating because you may feel the only way to advance is to speak in front of others. But the real reason for critiquing is not the oral presentation, but the written. Your writing will be critiqued, not you! =)
Once you make it to third base you are almost home. To make it to home plate in Writer's Edge, you must submit your writing. Often submitting your writing can be exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time, but the effort is always worth it.
Keeping your writing in shape is a key element to wining. Writer's Edge is here to guide you one step at a time to reach home plate. As individuals we can go far, but as a team we can win.
Creating a scoreboard for Writer's Edge helps us to define a "win." Without a scoreboard, we may run all over the field trying to find the way to home plate, but never reach it. We win as a team when we have the most runs at the end of the game, and that means we have to play to win.
If winning is all about the score, then it makes sense to learn a strategy that will make us successful in scoring. Getting on base is the first priority of any team trying to score. With runners on base, your chances to win are increased. Getting to first base in Writer's Edge is being a part of the team. Belonging to Writer's Edge class or the online web site is getting to first base.
If you are an active writer who is finding it necessary to continue writing then you have already made it to second base. It is crucial in Writer's Edge that we write. Whether it is a paragraph, short story, poem or article, it all counts, and is a vital component for getting to second base. Writing is getting to second base.
In order to go from second to third base in baseball, you have to run past the shortstop. This can be intimidating, especially if the the ball is hit in the shortstops direction. If there is a teammate on first base, and the ball is put into play, you must make it to third base or you may be forced out. In Writer's Edge, getting to third base is having your writing critiqued. This can be intimidating because you may feel the only way to advance is to speak in front of others. But the real reason for critiquing is not the oral presentation, but the written. Your writing will be critiqued, not you! =)
Once you make it to third base you are almost home. To make it to home plate in Writer's Edge, you must submit your writing. Often submitting your writing can be exciting and nerve-racking all at the same time, but the effort is always worth it.
Keeping your writing in shape is a key element to wining. Writer's Edge is here to guide you one step at a time to reach home plate. As individuals we can go far, but as a team we can win.
Last updated by Yvonne Olson Mar 1.
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