Stacey Kahler

Web Drop In #4

SLM 521

Authors and Their Craft

Have you ever wondered how an author got their idea? Well, Doreen Cronin tells you how she comes up with the ideas for her stories. Please read and listen to Diary of a Worm first. Click on the story picture to begin.

Now listen to Doreen talk about the book. Click here to get to the NPR website. Then click listen to hear Doreen.

Activity: Answer these questions on a separate paper:

1. How did the author come up with the idea?

2. What did the author say about her life that helped her write the book?

3. What is something in your life that you can use in your writing?