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Writing prompt: Writing out your fears

Posted on March 18, 2020 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Had some fears over the past few days (or weeks)? Let’s write about them. If you’ve had something cancelled that is making you hugely disappointed? Let’s write about that, too. Let’s start with a phrase you’ve heard recently, and that … Continue reading →

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Writing and drawing prompt — meeting your character

Posted on March 17, 2020 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Hi, all. Thanks to the Nerdy Book Club for running this essay on meeting a character for the first time. You can probably guess what my writing prompt for today is going to be, but I’ll go ahead and explain … Continue reading →

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Write it down: COVID-19 Writing Prompt

Posted on March 14, 2020 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Whether we’re kids or adults, this is a time worth documenting, so today’s writing prompt is simple: Make a list of things that are different between today and yesterday. You can write it out as a detailed list. You can … Continue reading →

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Writing Prompts: A quick collection

Posted on March 9, 2020 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

For parents who are out there looking for things for their kiddos to do while they’re out of school: Here’s a link to 11 of my summer writing prompts. You may have to switch the season and the circumstances, but you … Continue reading →

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Read! Write! Engage!

Posted on March 4, 2020 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Friends. I have to limit my school visits this year so I’m hoping to connect with students in my off hours. That’s why I’m hoping teachers will have their classes engage with me about Cyclops of Central Park, a book … Continue reading →

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