This article features questions and answers about "Kid Writing" (KW), the process of turning children who do not know the alphabet into fluent, proficient, and confident writers. According to the article, the questions were gathered during a live chat with the authors of "Kid Writing: A Systematic Approach to Phonics, Journals, and Writing Workshops" (Isabell Cardonick and Eileen Feldgus). The six questions in the first installment come from kindergarten and first grade teachers--some examples are: Do you have suggestions for working with the child who spends an extended period of time (too long) on the illustration, with little time for writing the "story" text? What tips do you have for an ESL kindergarten writing program? and How do you manage to get around to all students each day when you have no help? Some of the questions the kindergarten and first grade teachers asked in the second installment are: We started using KW in January. My kids are writing short sentences--Is there a way to encourage them to write more? Do you give topics to write on or do children think of things to write about? and What is "average" writing for K children by the end of the year? Please give an example. Examples of writing from level 4, level 5, level 6, and level 7 are attached. (NKA)