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Jim Westcott Author of Jack’s Tales jackstales.com

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Jim Westcott

Author of Jack’s Talesjackstales.com

My role model:

My journey…

Thanks Grandpa!

Husband…

Teacher…

Father…Hairy Baby….Andrew

InseInsert hairy baby text

Best gift… fatherhood

Writer…

Why should you write? Become a better reader and student Able to express your feelings Share things that you know with others Gives you pride of accomplishment You don’t have to be good at it to love it!

Why don’t I give up?

I don’t like criticism!

It can be fru

stratin

g!

I get writer’s block!!!

It takes hard work!

The best things in life are not easy!!Love what you do!!

Persevere!

What do I think is the most important element of fiction writing?

Great characters!

And of course: All the things your teacher tells you!

Jack’s “stink” eye

Elements of fiction writing:

Dialogue

Action

Feelings

Description

You’re going to shoot me? What?

How do people relieve stress?

Bunny ears existed 30 years ago too!

That’s me at age 12! Not recommended for your siblings!

laugh…

play sports…

do things you

enjoy…now that’s a monster!!

read and write…

What’s to come?

Jack’s Squatch