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Pete Hall This is one of the most common questions I get as an author, and the answer is pretty simple: most authors, myself included, write about what they kno…moreThis is one of the most common questions I get as an author, and the answer is pretty simple: most authors, myself included, write about what they know. So the first place I go when I'm seeking inspiration is my memory: Where have I gone? Who have I known? What have I experienced? Seen? Done? The answers to those questions were what helped to develop the content, characters, and story arc in "Chasing the Show."

One of the big topics of the book is baseball. It's not a baseball book, per se, though the sport provides the setting for much of what happens in the story. No surprise here: I happen to know quite a bit about baseball, in fact I love it! That knowledge helped to make the baseball scenes come alive. One reviewer wrote, "The level of information about baseball shows that the author has experience in it or did quality research. Either way, it portrayed the book in a brilliant light."

I know what you're thinking: If most authors write about what they know, how in the world did J.K. Rowling write about witchcraft and wizards in the Harry Potter series? I personally worry about authors who write zombie romance books. Well, sometimes authors take what they know and add a healthy dose of imagination to it. Often, authors research topics in order to learn more about them - then, in their writing, they can share and explain what they've learned in a way that moves the story forward without being confusing. And they can add their own creative ideas to make the characters, settings, and events really memorable.

If you asked me that original question, "Where did you get the idea for this book," because you're wondering where to get an idea to write about, here's my advice: start with your own memory, your interests, your hobbies. I'll bet there's a story in there, just waiting for you to write it.(less)

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	Building Teachers' Capacity for Success: A Collaborative Approach for Coaches and School Leaders by Pete Hall (Goodreads Author), Alisa Simeral 4.12 avg rating — 155 ratings — published 2008 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Teach, Reflect, Learn: Building Your Capacity for Success in the Classroom by Pete Hall (Goodreads Author), Alisa Simeral 3.61 avg rating — 113 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Creating a Culture of Reflective Practice: Building Capacity for Schoolwide Success by Pete Hall (Goodreads Author), Alisa Simeral really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 55 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fostering Resilient Learners: Strategies for Creating a Trauma-Sensitive Classroom by Pete Hall (Goodreads Author), Kristin Souers 3.89 avg rating — 27 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Principal Influence: A Framework for Developing Leadership Capacity in Principals by Pete Hall (Goodreads Author), Deborah Childs-Bowen, Ann Cunningham-Morris 3.07 avg rating — 15 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chasing the Show 4.50 avg rating — 8 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Always Strive to Be a Better You: How Ordinary People Can Live Extraordinary Lives 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lead On!: Motivational Lessons for School Leaders 4.33 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2012 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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	Pursuing Greatness: Empowering Teachers to Take Charge of Their Professional Growth by Pete Hall (Goodreads Author), Alisa Simeral, Bryan Goodwin 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“The pieces of the classroom management puzzle fall into three broad areas: • Instruction – maximizing the rate of learning while making independent learners out of helpless hand-raisers • Discipline – getting students to quit goofing off and get busy • Motivation – giving students a reason to work hard while being conscientious”
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