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Prompts and Activities

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

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 ... Try...
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Opposites Attract – A Character Brainstorming Game for Writers

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

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

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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Publishing Checklist

Publishing Checklist

Feb 12, 2018

For the past few weeks, we’ve been talking about ways parents can support their young writers with...

Show, Don’t Tell

Show, Don’t Tell

Jan 15, 2018

What does it mean to show rather than tell? Honestly, we all know showing is more powerful than...

Similes and Metaphors

Similes and Metaphors

Jan 9, 2018

With words, the possibilities are endless. Join us for this week’s Facebook Live session, where we...

Introducing Jena!

Dec 28, 2017

This is part of a series interviewing Society of Young Inklings' mentors. This week we're...

Introducing Malar!

Dec 21, 2017

This is part of a series interviewing Society of Young Inklings' mentors. This week we're...