In these last nine mini-lessons we’ve played our way to the page. Now you have a revised and ready...
Prompts and Activities
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...
Show, Don’t Tell: A Scene Building Game for Writers
 What does it mean to show rather than tell? Honestly, we all know showing is more powerful than...
How to Create a Plot: A Storyboarding Game for Writers
Which are you, a plotter or a pantser? Even if you don’t love to plot, writing into a deep...
How to Create a Cast: An Improv Game for Writers
One of the challenging parts about creating a cast of characters is making them sound like...
How to Create a Fictional World: A Mapping Activity for Writers
Often, we’re so excited about an idea, we dive in without knowing much about the world of our...
How to Create a Character: An Interview Game for Writers
One of the best ways to get to know your character is to slip into his or her shoes. In this...
How to Start a Poem: A Visualization Game for Writers
So, you’ve got some ideas now, but how do you actually start your poem? Every poem needs a...
How to Start a Story: A Visualization Game for Writers
So, you’ve got some ideas now, but how do you actually start your story? In this mini-lesson,...