I find that writing is next to impossible, should it be a completely solo endeavor. One of my favorite things about writing is that it opens me up to a vibrant and intelligent community. And in return, I can only hope to offer back the mounds of mentorship and general friendship that I have received.
I also work with very young writers, mostly elementary students. I lead a program called Writers In Action. Currently we are involved with eleven public schools that are associated with poor writing scores. My goal is to inspire students to write and think creatively, of course while having a darn good time!