2019 Inklings Book Finalists and Winners
The Inklings Book Contest results are in! Winners will be mentored through the revision process and published in our 2019 Inklings Book. Finalists will receive an editorial letter from our team and will be given the opportunity to publish their work on our blog this...
Ink Splat Challenge: Turning an Awkward Moment in to a Scene
Today’s writing challenge response comes from Sawyer Linderman. Sawyer took the challenge from our December 2018 Ink Splat. The challenge said: Awkward moments often make for excellent stories. For instance, Naomi, our founder, remembers when she read the line “c’est...
March Ink Splat with John David Anderson
This month, we talk to author John David Anderson about his novel, Granted. He talks to us about how he handles difficult subjects such as bullying. Want to catch up? Check out last month’s Ink Splat here. Writing Challenge This month, John David Anderson has...
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...
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...
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 telling, but sometimes it’s difficult to sort out which is which in your own writing. One way to show is to put your character in motion. You can use the way they eat a...
A Writing Sprint for Youth – Enter the Inklings Book Contest!
There’s still time to enter the 11th annual Inklings Book Contest! If you’re in 3rd-9th grade, and you’re up for a challenge, we invite you to join us for a writing sprint! What’s a Writing Sprint? It’s a fast-paced writing challenge,...
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 fog with no idea where you’re headed is never fun. In this mini-lesson, we’ll explore how to use the Hero’s Journey framework as a strategy to map a general plan for where our...
