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Force of Nature: A Quick-Draft Game for Writers

Force of Nature: A Quick-Draft Game for Writers

by inklings | May 29, 2019 | Mini Lessons, Writing Craft

This brainstorming game invites you to create two character possibilities based on forces of nature. Personify your characters as humans or otherworldly creatures, and then further develop them with our interactive writing tool:   Take Your Thinking Further …...
Dinner on the Town: A World-Building Game for Writers

Dinner on the Town: A World-Building Game for Writers

by inklings | May 21, 2019 | Mini Lessons, Writing Craft

This writing exercise game guides you through visualizing the everyday life of your story world. Once you’re done, you’ll take a mental step back to observe three important elements of this world. What else would you want to know about this place? Would...
Doorway to Another World: Kick Off a Fantasy with Society of Young Inklings

Doorway to Another World: Kick Off a Fantasy with Society of Young Inklings

by inklings | May 1, 2019 | Mini Lessons, Writing Craft

This quick game invites you to discover a magical doorway into a new and exciting world. Will this world be the setting of your next story? Let’s find out. Use our interactive writing tool to further develop the world of our story: Take Your Thinking Further...
Opposites Attract – A Character Brainstorming Game for Writers

Opposites Attract – A Character Brainstorming Game for Writers

by inklings | Apr 23, 2019 | Mini Lessons

This quick writing exercise game invites you to stretch your thinking in new directions to create two potential characters for your next story. Love a character you discovered? Use our interactive writing tool to further develop their personality and motivations:  ...
How to Finish a Story or Poem: A Checklist for Writers

How to Finish a Story or Poem: A Checklist for Writers

by inklings | Mar 12, 2019 | Mini Lessons, Writing Craft

In these last nine mini-lessons we’ve played our way to the page. Now you have a revised and ready story or poem and we can’t wait to read it. We’re so proud of you for the work you have done! Sharing your words can be scary sometimes, but be brave! When you share...
How to Revise a Story or Poem: A Puzzle Game for Writers

How to Revise a Story or Poem: A Puzzle Game for Writers

by inklings | Mar 7, 2019 | Mini Lessons

After drafting comes revision! Sometimes revision can feel daunting or unexciting, but this mini-lesson will help you break it down and get to work. Ultimately, revision starts with understanding the effect you intend with your words, and creating that experience for...
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