Every Friday, I post a new writing prompt aka Purple Pencil Adventure on my site for young writers. Since writing is a skill that can and should be developed at a young age, these writing exercises for kids of all ages are designed to inspire creativity. They also confirm my firm belief that ideas are everywhere.
Whether you have a kid, are a kid at heart, or just want a source for writing inspiration, please check it out!
Sample Purple Pencil Adventures:
Restaurant Adventure: Going out to eat this weekend? Why not try writing a Restaurant Review! It can be fast food, a picnic, or fine dining. Eat, enjoy, and then write about it. Be sure to include what you did or did not like about your dining experience: the food, the location, and the service.
Speaking Adventure: Write a short speech, just two to five minutes long, about something you that makes you happy. Remember, it should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. After you practice it a few times, give the speech to a friend or a parent. Even better, find a friend interested in writing a speech too, and then you can present to each other. The ability to communicate well, whether it is on paper or verbally, is a skill you will be able to use in school, at work, and throughout your life.
You Adventure: There are many things successful writers need: talent, opportunity, and an understanding of the craft. Something else all writers need is a bio. I realize it may be difficult to write about yourself. But try. You can always revise. A bio is something you will need to promote and sell yourself, so you may as well get started now.
Write a 300 word bio. Remember to include your background, education, and writing experience. Don’t have experience yet? You can always include a success story from a book report or creative writing assignment for school. Everything counts. And you are not going to be graded, so have fun!
Write On!
This was originally posted on Janet Ann Collins Onwords Blog.
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