by inklings | May 21, 2019 | Prompts and Activities
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...
by inklings | May 20, 2019 | Parent Corner, Prompts and Activities
Why is Summer Writing Important? Just like summer reading, summer writing is a valuable gift you can give your child in the months when they are away from school. From an academic point of view, writing over the summer prevents summer “slide,” where youth lose some of...
by inklings | May 15, 2019 | The Ink Splat
This month, we talk to author Kacen Callender about their novel, Hurricane Child. They talk to us about the importance of intersectional representation. Want to catch up? Check out last month’s Ink Splat here. Writing Challenge This month, Kacen Callender has...
by inklings | May 3, 2019 | Written by Inklings
Today’s writing challenge response comes from Arush Sharma. Arush took the challenge from our November 2018 Ink Splat. The challenge said: Sometimes I will write an existing scene from the point of view of another character. Because the Smith School books are in...
by inklings | May 1, 2019 | Prompts and Activities
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...
by inklings | Apr 23, 2019 | Prompts and Activities
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:...
by inklings | Apr 17, 2019 | The Ink Splat
This month, we talk to author Sharon Draper about her novel, Blended. She talks to us about handling difficult topics that reflect the struggles and mirror the aspirations of her readers. Want to catch up? Check out last month’s Ink Splat here. Writing Challenge This...
by inklings | Apr 4, 2019 | News & Events
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...
by inklings | Apr 2, 2019 | Written by Inklings
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...
by inklings | Mar 15, 2019 | The Ink Splat
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...
