More Freedom Equals Real Writers: Interview with Ralph Fletcher Pt 2

The second half of my conversation with Ralph Fletcher is full of takeaways for every teacher of writing!

If you have writers struggling to write or to grow as writers, Ralph shares several ideas for moving writers from reluctant to engaged and thriving.

Listen in to hear:

How more freedom helps reluctant writers more than increased structureThe case for writing for pleasureWhy differences in writing are a good thingThe keys to a great writing conference

About Ralph Fletcher:

Ralph Fletcher has been a mentor to teachers and young writers everywhere. He has helped hundreds of thousands of teachers understand the importance of letting go and trusting their writers. Ralph's professional books are part of this tradition.

Ralph frequently works with young writers in schools, and speaks at education conferences in the U.S. and abroad, helping teachers find wiser ways of teaching writing. Ralph is the beloved author of many bestselling teacher professional books and resources including:

Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide What a Writer Needs, Second EditionMentor Author, Mentor TextsCraft LessonsBreathing In, Breathing OutTeaching the Qualities of WritingLessons for the Writer's Notebook

Students know Ralph as the award-winning author of more than 20 books for children and young adults, including Fig Pudding, Twilight Comes Twice, The Writer’s Notebook, Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid, and most recently Marshfield Memories: More Stories About Growing Up.

www.ralphfletcherbooks.com

Ralph Fletcher's newest book: Tapping the Writer Within (coming February 2026)

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