by inklings | Feb 21, 2019 | Prompts and Activities
Often, we’re so excited about an idea, we dive in without knowing much about the world of our story. In this mini-lesson, we’ll play through a mapping activity to help you explore the many possibilities your world has to offer. Exploring the world of your story gives...
by inklings | Feb 19, 2019 | Prompts and Activities
One of the best ways to get to know your character is to slip into his or her shoes. In this mini-lesson, Naomi will help us imagine life as the characters we’re writing about. Noticing how our characters act and feel in specific situations helps writers see beyond...
by inklings | Feb 14, 2019 | Prompts and Activities
So, you’ve got some ideas now, but how do you actually start your poem? Every poem needs a “doorway” to get it going. Sometimes the doorway into a poem is a physical object. Other times, it’s a descriptive phrase. And sometimes—the best times—the way in takes us by...
by inklings | Feb 12, 2019 | Prompts and Activities
So, you’ve got some ideas now, but how do you actually start your story? In this mini-lesson, Naomi guides us through visualizing the start of our stories. One of the best ways to start our characters into a scene is to put them in motion. What physical action might...
by inklings | Feb 11, 2019 | The Ink Splat
This month, we talk to author Lisa Greenwald about her novel, 12 Before 13. She talks to us about friendship and staying true to oneself. Want to catch up? Check out last month’s Ink Splat here. Writing Challenge This month, Lisa Greenwald has challenged us with a...
