Why Working with a Writing Coach Beats Going It Alone
You don’t have to struggle and navigate the writing and publishing journey by yourself. Working with a writing coach can transform your writing experience from a lonely struggle into a guided, strategic path toward publication.
5 Common Creative Writing Mistakes Parents Make
As a parent, you want to nurture your child’s creative writing spark. You celebrate their stories, encourage their imagination, and maybe even dream of them becoming the next great author.
The 7 Biggest Creativity Myths That Parents Believe
As a parent, you want to support your child’s interests and talents. If your child shows musical talents, you get them a music tutor. But when it comes to creative writing, many well-meaning parents get stuck believing myths that actually hold their kids back. These misconceptions can prevent you from recognizing your child’s potential or […]
How Creative Writing Builds Emotional Intelligence in Children
If you’ve ever watched a child light up while telling you a story they’ve written, you’ve witnessed something pretty magical happening. Beyond the obvious joy of creation, that young writer is actually developing one of life’s most valuable skills: emotional intelligence. What does emotional intelligence actually mean? It’s your child’s ability to understand their own […]
When Your Child Loves Writing (But You’re Not Sure How to Help)
Picture this: Your child spends hours scribbling stories, creating elaborate fantasy worlds, or crafting poems about their pet hamster. They light up when talking about their latest character or plot. But when they ask for your feedback or get stuck on a story, you find yourself floundering. Maybe you’re not a writer yourself, or perhaps […]
Exciting Fantasy Tips and Prompts for Young Writers
Fantasy stories ignite creativity in children, offering a chance to craft magical worlds. This post presents six practical tips for young writers on completing stories and ten engaging prompts featuring dragons and mermaids. Encouraging quick drafting and sensory details, it aims to transform ideas into captivating narratives, fostering a love for writing.
Featured Essay – My Role Model: Serena Williams
Welcome to another week of amazing creativity from the students of our Creative Writing Club! This week, we are sharing a narrative essay, where the students were asked to write about someone they admire or consider a role model. This essay focuses on Serena Williams, and it was written by Ramona, aged 15. Enjoy! Essay on […]
Featured Story Number #24 – Treasures of the Mystery Island
The story “Treasures of the Mystery Island” follows Tyche Kalyani, a young treasure hunter and descendant of royal finders. Guided by her late grandfather’s journal, she searches for “The Lost Gem” across various locations, encountering challenges and discovering family secrets, ultimately finding the treasure and fulfilling her grandfather’s legacy.
Featured Story Number #23 – The Note
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing short stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s story was written by Aruniha, aged 11. Enjoy! The Note Nothing interesting […]
Featured Story Number #22 – Number Thirty-Seven
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing short stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s story was written by Amy, aged 11. Enjoy! Number Thirty-Seven “So, Henry, […]