"Words are a poet's paint...Every word has the power to make something happen." -Poet and Author Georgia Heard What I Know About Writing Strategies The first step in helping kids become great writers is convincing them that they have a story to tell. Authors aren't struck with great story ideas, they work for them. Just like Peyton Manning had to practice to become a first class quarterback or Venus Williams had to practice before becoming a terrific tennis player, authors too must practice…