by inklings | Jul 25, 2018 | Written by Inklings
Today we are featuring Inklings Book Contest 2018 finalist, Lisa Fung! Lisa finished 7th grade this past school year. The story she submitted is called “The Pi World.” One of our judges called Lisa’s story as a “compelling mystery.” Enjoy! ...
by inklings | Jul 25, 2018 | Written by Inklings
Today we are featuring Inklings Book Contest 2018 finalist, Yetta Tan! Yetta is from Singapore and finished 6th grade this past school year. The story she submitted is called “The Alaskan Kings” and follows the adventures of a group of Alaskan King Crabs. Yetta...
by inklings | Jul 24, 2018 | Parent Corner
Parents often ask me, How can I help my child with his or her writing if: I’m not a writer myself? The conversation always turns into a fight? I have no idea where to start? Believe me, I get it. Conversations about writing can spark larger-than-life feelings. For...
by inklings | Jul 19, 2018 | Written by Inklings
Today we are featuring Inklings Book Contest 2018 finalist, Katherine LaWer! Katherine finished 6th grade this past school year. The story she submitted is called “A Legacy to Protect.” Katherine told us, “One element that I am particularly proud of is the...
by inklings | Jul 19, 2018 | Written by Inklings
Today we are featuring Inklings Book Contest 2018 finalist, Olga Sofia Dominguez Salcedo! Olga finished 6th grade this past school year. The story she submitted is called “The Shapeshifters.” Olga told us that her favorite part about the story is “the backstory...
by inklings | Jul 18, 2018 | The Ink Splat
This month, we talk to author Kristin Mahoney about her debut novel, Annie’s Life in Lists. She shares with us some of the unexpected things about becoming a professional author and sent us a list-inspired writing challenge. Want to catch up? Check out last...
by inklings | Jul 17, 2018 | Written by Inklings
Today we are featuring Inklings Book Contest 2018 finalist, Suchitha Reddy! Suchitha finished 6th grade this past school year. The story she submitted is called “The Forester.” Here’s what one of our judges had to say about Suchitha’s story: “The...
by inklings | Jul 16, 2018 | Prompts and Activities
Some of the best story ideas start with the simple question, “What if …?” But, “what if” isn’t only a powerful question for beginnings. In fact, “what if” can serve as a drafting and revising tool through your entire...
by inklings | Jul 13, 2018 | Written by Inklings
Today we are featuring Inklings Book Contest 2018 finalist, Amelia Tan! Amelia finished 5th grade this past school year. The story she submitted is called “Hidden Beauties.” One of our judges described Amelia’s story this way: “This is a really unique and...
by inklings | Jul 12, 2018 | Written by Inklings
Today we are featuring Inklings Book Contest 2018 finalist, Sagnik Nag Chowdhury! Sagnik finished 5th grade this past school year. The story he submitted is called “My Name is Akela.” Sagnik told us that his favorite part of his story is the twist at the end. Who...
