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We are an affiliate with the National Writing Project and a partner with the University of South Florida. Please address correspondence to co-directors, Dr. Michael B. Sherry, mbsherry@usf.edu, and Mari Aviles, aviles2375@gmail.com

Where I’m From

by tbawprojectApril 18, 2021Leave a comment

by Gabriela Salazar inspired by Mari Aviles’s demo-lesson I’m from a father that beat the oddsOrphanage to master’s degreeHis success led to mineI’m from a mother that is selfless And has unwavering faith in our Creator A Chingona, winning a battle she didn’t…

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Asimina Mobley at Fumes for Friday, 04/08/21

by tbawprojectApril 16, 2021April 17, 2021Leave a comment

In case you missed it, check out Asimina Mobley's lesson, "the Art of the DRA," offering a three-step approach (decipher, reflect, apply) for students to interpret quotes. https://youtu.be/-32uw2IQ5sw https://www.youtube.com/embed/-32uw2IQ5sw We all needed this quote 🙂 Please find the slideshow here:…

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ICE Writers Applications 2022

by tbawprojectApril 16, 2021June 7, 2022Leave a comment

Ready for a cool summer writing experience? Please see below for an application for all of our youth writing camp sites: I.C.E. Application Forms: Corbett (Carollwood/North Tampa)(July 11-22) Click Here for Application

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Mike Sherry at Fumes for Friday: Let’s Talk about Dialogue

by tbawprojectMarch 28, 2021Leave a comment

In case you missed last week's FFF session, below is a link to a video of Dr. Mike Sherry's lesson on writing dialogue. https://youtu.be/ZMmoSwHsHnA "You talkin' to me?" sherry.dialogue.fff21-03-25Download Tune in to the next live session in two weeks!

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Cathy Dyer at Fumes for Friday: Breaking up is NOT Hard to Do!

by tbawprojectMarch 7, 2021Leave a comment

If you missed last week's Fumes for Friday session with Cathy Dyer (TBAWP class of 2009, 10th grade English and creative writing teacher at McKeel Academy of Technology) get ready! Her lesson, "Breaking Up is NOT Hard to Do," is…

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Decades of Carrot Cake

by tbawprojectFebruary 25, 2021Leave a comment

by Patricia Tuzzolinoinspired by TBAWP 2020’s Heritage Lunch A long standing expectation in my family is that all the women can cook the most magnificent foods and bake the most delicious desserts. My Nanny, who I am named after, could…

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Elvira Randall “Nature Field Notes” – Fumes for Friday

by tbawprojectFebruary 21, 2021February 21, 2021Leave a comment

In case you missed our latest Fumes for Friday session on Thursday, 02-18-21, at 8:30pm, please check out the video below. Elvira Randall shared a beautiful lesson on writing nature field notes that was also a tribute to TBAWP legend…

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Transitions

by tbawprojectFebruary 17, 2021Leave a comment

by Courtney Nickelinspired by TBAWP’s 2020 quickwrite A Younger Version of Myself: Money, numbers, offers, interest rates, mortgage payments, down payments. My head is spinning.   This is a major purchase.   Will they take our offer? Can we make…

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Where I’m From

by tbawprojectFebruary 8, 2021Leave a comment

by Emily Kentinspired by Mari Aviles’ mini-lesson I’m from open oceans and sunburns, from the smell of sunscreen as it smears across your skin,from the struggles against the hands that tried to reapply,and the subtle pride of a resulting heat and…

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Eric Vona at “Fumes For Friday”: Transformative Haikus

by tbawprojectFebruary 1, 2021February 7, 2021Leave a comment

In a wonderful second session of our new "Fumes for Friday" series, we got behind the wheel with Eric Vona for a lesson on "Transformative Haikus" and fueled up for Friday and beyond! If you didn't catch the live version…

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