Do you send out holiday cards or letters? Writing letters or cards can be a great holiday project, and mail can be a fabulous source of ideas for stories and poetry. Along with writing to family and friends over the holidays, you might like to try one or more of the ideas below.
The Weather Machine Stories
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to win a copy of Donovan Bixley’s beautiful new book The Weather Machine. This wordless picture book is full of absolutely stunning illustrations, which tell the story of The Weather Machine and its inventor. This book is sure to become a firm favourite with children and adults alike, and would make a fantastic Christmas present.
Donovan wrote recently about how he was inspired by Dr Seuss’ The Lorax. Well, some of the Brain Bunny classes have found The Weather Machine pretty inspirational too! The girls wrote these stories after getting ideas from one or more of the illustrations. As you can see, they’ve each taken something different from the inspiration, and have come up with some very creative stories. Continue reading
Holiday Creative Writing Inspiration Two
Do you have a set of magnetic words? These are great for inspiring poetry. Even if you don’t have a set, it’s easy to create some of you own. Write or type out a list of words, then cut them up and try rearranging them into poems. You’ll probably have to add a few more words to finish your poem, but the list of words will help get your poem started.
Holiday Writing Inspiration One
Brain Bunny Classes are coming to a close for the year. I’ve met some very talented young writers this year, and I hope to see many of them again in term one next year.
Throughout December and January, I’ll be posting weekly writing exercises, tips and ideas every Thursday. This might be a good way to keep those budding young writers entertained over the school holidays (and a few of the adults might like to try them out too!) Continue reading
400 Words
Hi Brain Bunnies!
The Breeze are now taking entries for their 400 words writing competition. Entries are open to writers under age 13 in two categories: ages 9 and under, and ages 10 to 13. Stories must be fiction, and under 400 words in length, so watch those word counts! Continue reading