Blog - CrankOut Words

What is a writer’s sketchbook?

by Thomas | May 17, 2016 | Sketchbook

Learn how to use a writer’s sketchbook to get ideas for stories, defeat writer’s block, and stay inspired. What is it? Read on.

5 steps to stay inspired despite your feelings

by Thomas | May 16, 2016 | Productivity

How do you stay inspired despite your feelings? The following 5 steps have helped me crank out words despite my mood, feelings, and the weather.

Instead of staring at a blank page, this writer cranks out words with “The Writer’s Sketchbook”

by Thomas | May 12, 2016 | Sketchbook

I just released the first Writer’s Sketchbook: Weird Worlds edition. Many of my students have been using the book, and I’ve been hearing lots of positive feedback. I wanted to share this story with you today because it really shows why the writer’s sketchbook works.

Making writing fun again: How to get your students to assign themselves homework

by Thomas | Apr 27, 2016 | Teaching Writing

This is a crash course for teaching writing the fun way. In this post you’ll learn how to grade writing and make writing a game. Plus, I’ll give you a bunch of free writing games and resources at the end.