There are no easy formulas or set rules for how to best teach writing. While the teacher should teach the rules of writing within whole-class lectures, aspects of diversity such as culture, race, class, ability, and gender require teachers to approach students as individuals. This article explores the impact of three key approaches when working with students, particularly in the writing classroom: (1) the teacher must overcome personal biases; (2) the teacher must maintain the student's trust; and (3) the teacher must respond to a student's writing based on the student's personal ability level.