The Emmy Awards are this Sunday, September 18.
On Tuesday I met some amazing television writers at Sublime Primetime, the Writers Guild's annual panel of Emmy-nominated writers. It was a lot of fun hearing advice from the pros.
What is your favorite television show? If you could ask a TV writer anything about his or her show, what would it be and why?
Write about your TV Adventure in the comments section below.
Showing posts with label Writing Prompts for Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Writing Prompts for Kids. Show all posts
Friday, September 16, 2011
Friday, August 12, 2011
Purple Pencil August Adventure
It’s almost halfway through August! What have you not yet done this summer? What is stopping you?
The trick … don’t think about the answer, just write it.
Write about your August Adventure in the comments.
The trick … don’t think about the answer, just write it.
Write about your August Adventure in the comments.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Independence Day Adventure
This Monday is the 4th of July aka Independence Day!
Speaking of independence ... Do you like going on adventures by yourself? If you had a whole day to yourself, how would you spend it? Where would you go? What would you take with you? Remember, with your imagination, the sky's the limit!
Share your Independence Day Adventure in the comments.
Speaking of independence ... Do you like going on adventures by yourself? If you had a whole day to yourself, how would you spend it? Where would you go? What would you take with you? Remember, with your imagination, the sky's the limit!
Share your Independence Day Adventure in the comments.
Friday, June 24, 2011
Purple Pencil Create a Holiday Adventure
Today is Take your Dog to Work Day. Pet Sitters International launched this holiday to promote the human-canine bond in 1999.
Create a holiday! What holiday would you create if you had the time, support and opportunity? It can be a serious holiday or a silly one. Remember to include the benefit, how you would celebrate, and how you would promote it. Be creative and have fun.
Share your new holiday in the comments.Friday, June 10, 2011
Summer Adventure
School is out - or almost out - for the summer. How do you plan to spend your summer vacation? Are you going to camp? Working? Planning an adventure? The sky is the limit. Be creative.
Write about your plan for your Summer Adventure in the comments section.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Bike Riding Adventure
May is National Bike Month. Are you a bicycle rider? How does riding your bike make you feel? Next time you take a ride, pay attention to all of your senses. What do see? What do you hear?
Post about your Bike Riding Adventure in the comments section below.
Post about your Bike Riding Adventure in the comments section below.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Royal Wedding Adventure
Friday, April 22, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Poetry Month Adventure
April is National Poetry Month! Have you ever written a poem? Have you written a poem recently? Give it a try!
Post your poem in the comments section below.
Post your poem in the comments section below.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Awards Adventure
Since the Film Independent Spirit Awards on Saturday and the Oscars air Sunday night, it’s time to write your Acceptance Speech! What writer doesn't dream of winning a big award some day. Start preparing now!
Post a few lines from your Awards Acceptance Speech in the comments section below.
Post a few lines from your Awards Acceptance Speech in the comments section below.
Friday, December 10, 2010
Another Reading Adventure
Read any good books lately? Was it for school? Or did you read it for fun? Did you like it? Why or why not?
Write a mini-book review. Be sure to include the title and author. On a scale of 1 through 5 - with 5 being the best - how many Purple Pencils would you give it!
Post about the last book you read in the comments section below.
Write a mini-book review. Be sure to include the title and author. On a scale of 1 through 5 - with 5 being the best - how many Purple Pencils would you give it!
Post about the last book you read in the comments section below.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Speaking Adventure
Saturday, August 7, is Professional Speakers Day!
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.
Have fun!
Post a few lines about your public speaking experience in comments section below.
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.
Have fun!
Post a few lines about your public speaking experience in comments section below.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Fireworks Adventure
Happy 4th of July!
Are you going to head out and enjoy the fireworks this weekend? Describe them. What do look like? Sound like? How do the fireworks make you feel?
Post your fireworks experience in the comments section below.
Post your fireworks experience in the comments section below.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Earth Day Adventure
Earth Day is April 22. Celebrate this weekend with a Purple Pencil Adventure that takes you out of your regular writing environment.
Grab your notebook and pen or pencil, go outside, experience nature, and write!
What do you see? What do you hear? How does it feel to write outside?
Happy Writing!
Post how you felt about writing in nature - about nature - in the comments section below.
Grab your notebook and pen or pencil, go outside, experience nature, and write!
What do you see? What do you hear? How does it feel to write outside?
Happy Writing!
Post how you felt about writing in nature - about nature - in the comments section below.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Listening Adventure
March is National Listening Awareness Month. Take about 5 minutes. Sit outside, in your home, at school. And just listen. Be aware of everything you can hear, whether it's birds chirping, a car zooming down your street, a snow plow - or a snowball fight, or classmates talking (you probably should do this during lunch or recess, not during class).
Note: If you live somewhere cold, you probably should try doing this adventure inside. Either that or bundle up!
Then, write down everything you just heard. Make a list of at least 15 things; maybe even 20. You will be surprised by everything you hear when you just pay attention. When you write you want to ignite all of your senses. And this is a fun way to practice. Happy Writing!
Post 5 of the Things You Heard in the comments section below.
Note: If you live somewhere cold, you probably should try doing this adventure inside. Either that or bundle up!
Then, write down everything you just heard. Make a list of at least 15 things; maybe even 20. You will be surprised by everything you hear when you just pay attention. When you write you want to ignite all of your senses. And this is a fun way to practice. Happy Writing!
Post 5 of the Things You Heard in the comments section below.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Cartoon Adventure
March is Youth Art Month, National Craft Month, and Humorists are Artists Month. What can I say? March is a busy month!
This week, let's focus on "Show" not "Tell" by making up a cartoon.
Think of a funny situation, sketch it out, and then write a funny caption. You can do your cartoon in one panel (box) or a series of three or four.
For research, look at your favorite comic strips and see what it is you like about them.
Note: It's okay if you can't draw. You can always cut a picture out of a magazine to use as the show part. Or, team up with a friend who is a good artist. Explain your idea, and see what your friend comes up with. Help each other out, and see how many cartoons you can make when you work together.
Happy Creating!
Post the title of your cartoon in the comments section below.
This week, let's focus on "Show" not "Tell" by making up a cartoon.
Think of a funny situation, sketch it out, and then write a funny caption. You can do your cartoon in one panel (box) or a series of three or four.
For research, look at your favorite comic strips and see what it is you like about them.
Note: It's okay if you can't draw. You can always cut a picture out of a magazine to use as the show part. Or, team up with a friend who is a good artist. Explain your idea, and see what your friend comes up with. Help each other out, and see how many cartoons you can make when you work together.
Happy Creating!
Post the title of your cartoon in the comments section below.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Movie Review Adventure
In honor of Sunday's Academy Awards, let's celebrate the movies!
Write a movie review: What was your favorite movie last year? What movie was your least favorite? Why did you like it? Why did you hate it? Remember to include what the movie was about, who was in it, and what made the movie memorable.
You can also review your favorite - or least favorite - movie of all time.
Write a movie review: What was your favorite movie last year? What movie was your least favorite? Why did you like it? Why did you hate it? Remember to include what the movie was about, who was in it, and what made the movie memorable.
You can also review your favorite - or least favorite - movie of all time.
Have fun! And happy writing!
Post a quote from your Movie Review - including the title - in the comments section below.
Post a quote from your Movie Review - including the title - in the comments section below.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Olympics Adventure
The Olympics are in full swing, which prompts this week's writing adventure: If you were an athlete, what would be your sport?
Now, here's the fun and creative part. You can write about an actual sport OR make up one of your own. What sport would you excel at? Why? What makes you so good at it? What would you wear? How would you train? Why do people root for you?
Write it up like it's a news item or feature article about you.
Go for the gold! Happy writing!
Post your sport in the comments section below.
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Holiday Weekend Adventure
We have two "holidays" this long weekend: Valentine's Day on Sunday and then Presidents' Day - and no school - on Monday!
Here is this weekend's fun, writing adventure: Create a new holiday! When is it? What is it? And how do you celebrate? Be creative! (Post your holiday in the comments section if you'd like.)
Happy long weekend and happy writing!
Here is this weekend's fun, writing adventure: Create a new holiday! When is it? What is it? And how do you celebrate? Be creative! (Post your holiday in the comments section if you'd like.)
Happy long weekend and happy writing!
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