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Lots of new (and even seasoned) writers wonder how to be successful in creative writing. When I first started my writing journey, I had lots of great ideas, but I could never get them down on paper or on a word document. I was always nervous that I was doing things wrong and couldn’t tap into my full potential as a writer. Today, I’m going to give you a few pointers on how to not only be confident in your creative writing, but how to be successful as well. What is Creative Writing? All wri

Informational Writing. Two words bound to lose the attention of any kid (and probably just about every adult) the second they’re uttered…It’s not a phrase that’s quite conducive to awe, wonder, or excitement. And outside of battling a lack of interest, writing itself can be a tedious, frustrating, and scary process that most students do everything they can to avoid. So what can we do? How can we get past all of the barriers that children and students put up for us and for themselv

Is winter weather and Christmas impatience taking its toll on your kids – and your sanity? Get their holiday-inspired, creative juices flowing – and banish the boredom - with these fun writing prompts for kids with a winter theme… Channel some Dickens. Have your child write a poem or a story featuring three different versions of themselves getting a Christmas wish granted: one in the present, one in the past, and one in the future. Make a parody. What’s your child’s favor