In this study the computer provided the environment, excuse, direction and opportunity for students to talk about their writing. The students viewed the computer as ‘fun’, as ‘not work’, and knew it to be collaborative through discussion, grouping or asking for support. Their task was simply to talk in anyway they wanted about their writing, focus on purpose, form and audience, have conversations and ask questions, and record on the computer their thoughts and ideas. Using ICT in this way led to my students having authentic discussions as authors with teachers, peers and families using higher order thinking skills. Through sustained talk about their writing students were able to extend their talk beyond the classroom discussions about writers as listeners and readers by having their own conversations as writers. As authors they discussed with other writers, asked authentic questions as a writer’s audience and took ownership of their learning.