Letter writing may feel like a lost art, but it's a terrific way to help kids practice writing skills because it requires an audience and purpose. Letters can be written to send to real family … See more

If you have a little more time, you can try these prompts to write a short story. Sometimes the hardest part about writing a story is coming up with a story ideathat can get you or … See more

One element that can make or break a short story is the setting. You can have the most exciting story idea in the world, but if the setting falls short, the story probably will, too. Us… See more

Conflict is what keeps a character from getting what they want. It can be another person (like a villain) or bad luck, a fear or flaw. As you use this set of writing prompts, focus on m… See more