This document summarizes strategies for helping struggling writers. It addresses three common complaints: [1] "I'm not a good writer", [2] "My hand hurts", and [3] "I never get to write anything I want to write." For each complaint, the document discusses understanding the student's perspective and provides strategies. These include creating a supportive writing community, considering students' interests and abilities, addressing physical issues, and allowing more independence and choice in writing topics. The overall goal is to help students develop stronger writing identities and agency.