Rough Drafts: Bumpy Writing is OK (Writing is a Process)

The second step in most writing efforts is to create a rough draft. This, the third book of the Writing is a Process series, presents the idea of creating a rough draft as the reader follows along with a girl who remembers a stormy night. The girl begins to write her own rough draft by relying on her brainstorming list previously created as well as her own memory and imagination. Through wonderful illustrations and creative rhyme, this story will engage and educate readers on why a rough draft is an important step in the writing process. Check out the other seven books in the Writing is a Process series by Terri Kelley.

Terri Kelley, M.Ed, is the author of dozens of books for children and adults including the Writing is a Process series, the chapter book series Gingerly, as well as many others. Her passion for writing and reading began when she was a very young girl. She was raised in Copperas Cove, Texas where she grew up outside the city limits where she enjoyed riding horses and having lots of freedom to explore her environment. It was an idyllic childhood. Terri is the mother of three adult children: Melynda, Jessica, and James. As they grew, each of her kids provided Terri with many fond memories which she incorporates into some of her writing. Now that they are adults, Terri enjoys her children's successes and keeps in close contact with each of them. In her life, Terri has held a couple of different careers. Her previous one was as a teacher, reading specialist, and gifted and talented specialist in Tomball, TX. Education has always been important to Terri and, as a result, she has earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction as well as completing over thirty hours towards a Doctorate in Educational Leadership. It was during her time spent teaching and earning her higher level degrees that she became aware of the kinds of books children enjoyed reading. She also noticed areas of life, education, and learning in need of good children's books. You will find many of her books respond to these needs. Terri is very happily married to her best friend, Michael. Together, they live in Eugene, OR with their black Labrador, Oliver. Terri and Michael enjoy traveling together, fishing, going to the movies, and, of course, reading great books. They have many good friends with whom they enjoy spending time as well. If you'd like to contact Terri, please do so by visiting her website: www.terrikelleybooks.com.