Seed Ideas

where writers keep track of lists, images, feelings, and events that might turn into great stories.

Stuck?  Make some lists.  Challenge yourself to brainstorm a single topic for ten minutes.  It might seem like forever, but you'll be surprised how many ideas you have!

• Things I love.
• Things I can't stand!
• Places I have traveled/would like to visit.
• I know a lot about...
• Things that make me laugh.
• Embarrassing moments.
• If I ruled the world...
• Boring things.
• The first time I...
• The last time I...
• Times I learned important things about myself. 

Here's a fabulous way to generate a story idea: 
Just pull the lever and see what you get!

Another great place to explore is Story Bird. 

Tools...

Schoolhouse Rock is genius!

A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing 

Verb--That's What's Happening 

Unpack Your Adjectives

Conjunction Junction 

Busy Prepositions 

Interjections 

Lolly, Lolly, Lolly Get Your Adverbs Here 
 

Writing Contests...if that's your thing.

Kids are Authors 

The Betty Award (featuring cash prizes!)