Announcing the 2020 Inklings Book Contest Winners and Finalists
We are excited to announce our Inklings Book Contest 2020 winners and finalists today! We are honored that you shared your stories and poems with us. This year we had our most applicants ever – 253 youth writers – and we are pleased to announce that the results are...
Ink Splat Challenge: Starting Fresh
Today’s writing challenge response comes from Asher Jenvey. Asher took the challenge from our February 2020 Ink Splat with David Yoon. The challenge said: Imagine you suddenly moved to a new school in a new town where no one knew anything about you. It’s a huge...
Bonus Writing Activity with Sonja K. Solter
We’re celebrating Inklings mentor Sonja K. Solter’s book release! Sonja’s book, When You Know What I Know, is a heartbreaking yet powerful novel. This book will strike a chord with readers of Jacqueline Woodson and Tony Abbott. One day after school,...
March Ink Splat – Ernesto Cisneros
This month, we talk to author Ernesto Cisneros about his debut novel, Efrén Divided. In this exclusive interview, we learn about what inspired his book and what he loves most about writing. Writing Challenge This month, Ernesto has challenged us to use our memories:...![How to Finish Your Story or Poem: A Checklist for Writers [Inklings Book Contest Prep 2020]](https://www.younginklings.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/maxresdefault-3-1080x675.jpg)
How to Finish Your Story or Poem: A Checklist for Writers [Inklings Book Contest Prep 2020]
The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Please note! We’ve extended the application window to give time to writers at home due to COVID-19 to take advantage of the Inklings Book Contest opportunity. All stories and poems must be received...
What Makes an Inklings Book Submission a Winner?
The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Between now and the EXTENDED deadline of 3/31/20, we’ll be posting a few mini-lessons to help you prepare for the contest. Please note the new due date! We chose to extend the due date to...![How to Revise a Story or Poem: A Puzzle Game for Writers [Inklings Book Contest Prep 2020]](https://www.younginklings.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/maxresdefault-1-1080x675.jpg)
How to Revise a Story or Poem: A Puzzle Game for Writers [Inklings Book Contest Prep 2020]
The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Between now and the deadline on 3/15/20, we’ll be posting a few mini-lessons to help you prepare for the contest. Today, we’re talking about revision. Watch the video below and you can use the...![Show, Don’t Tell: A Scene Building Game for Writers [Inklings Book Contest Prep 2020]](https://www.younginklings.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/maxresdefault-1080x675.jpg)
Show, Don’t Tell: A Scene Building Game for Writers [Inklings Book Contest Prep 2020]
The 2020 Inklings Book Contest is open for submissions! Woohoo! Between now and the deadline on 3/15/20, we’ll be posting a few mini-lessons to help you prepare for the contest. Today, we’re talking about the concept of “Show, Don’t...
