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Ink Splat Challenge: Starting Fresh

by inklings | Mar 25, 2020 | The Ink Splat, Written by Inklings

Today’s writing challenge response comes from Asher Jenvey. Asher took the challenge from our February 2020 Ink Splat with David Yoon. The challenge said: Imagine you suddenly moved to a new school in a new town where no one knew anything about you. It’s a huge...

Bonus Writing Activity with Sonja K. Solter

by inklings | Mar 18, 2020 | Mini Lessons, Writing Craft

We’re celebrating Inklings mentor Sonja K. Solter’s book release! Sonja’s book, When You Know What I Know, is a heartbreaking yet powerful novel. This book will strike a chord with readers of Jacqueline Woodson and Tony Abbott. One day after school,...

March Ink Splat – Ernesto Cisneros

by inklings | Mar 17, 2020 | The Ink Splat

This month, we talk to author Ernesto Cisneros about his debut novel, Efrén Divided. In this exclusive interview, we learn about what inspired his book and what he loves most about writing. Writing Challenge This month, Ernesto has challenged us to use our memories:...

How to Finish Your Story or Poem: A Checklist for Writers [Inklings Book Contest Prep 2020]

by inklings | Mar 12, 2020 | Mini Lessons, Writing Craft

The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Please note! We’ve extended the application window to give time to writers at home due to COVID-19 to take advantage of the Inklings Book Contest opportunity. All stories and poems must be received...

What Makes an Inklings Book Submission a Winner?

by inklings | Mar 10, 2020 | Mini Lessons, Writing Craft

The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Between now and the EXTENDED deadline of 3/31/20, we’ll be posting a few mini-lessons to help you prepare for the contest. Please note the new due date! We chose to extend the due date to...