Why Not Write Wednesdays: The Invisible Girl

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self!  For today's writing prompt, imagine you are invisible.  Write a little story about what life might be like for an invisible person.  What kind of adventures would you have?

Write about the good and the bad parts of being invisible.  What does your family think about it? How do your friends and teachers react? Tell us how you became invisible.  Is it a permanent state of being?  Do you become invisible whenever you feel embarrassed?  Is it something you make happen with a special spell or magical item?

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Why Not Write Wednesdays: Rocket Adventure

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self!  Today's writing prompt is about adventure.  Imagine you could take a rocket to the moon or another far away land that no one has ever set foot on before.

What or who would you take with you?  Would you say goodbye to your parents before you left?  What would be the first thing you did when you got there?  Would you meet any people or aliens on your journey?  Tell us what happens next!

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Why Not Write Wednesdays: Let's Write Love Poems

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self!  Valentines Day is this coming Saturday.  Are you still searching for a gift for the special someone in your life? Before you head out, stop a moment and try writing with Take My Word For It!  Writing a poem for someone else is a great way to show you care and earn lots of bonus points.

An original poem cut into the shape of a heart or glued on red paper will be cherished by Moms, Dads, teachers and that special someone at school.  Set aside some time this week to write a few poetic lines in whatever style you prefer.  Too embarrassed to deliver it? Make it anonymous!

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Read It Here First - Poems from "The Word Party!"

Last month's "Word Party" writing prompt challenged young authors to write about secrets using descriptive language. 

Join us for the next "Word Party!" at the Oakland Public Library Dimond Branch (3565 Fruitvale Avenue).  Each month TMWFI holds this free writing class for young writers between the ages of 8 & 13.

Info: Wednesdays 3:45 – 4:45pm February 11, March 11 & April 13, 2015

My Name is from the Big Winds

Listen to one of our students read the poem he created during the Take My Word For It! Poetry Residency at Commodore Sloat Elementary in San Francisco. My Name is from the Big Winds

http://youtu.be/85jOubeZFV8?list=UU77uXHcB_fWgqI2uuxVJGtA

Why Not Write Wednesday: What if you were a shoe?

Every Wednesday our creative writing prompt challenges you to pick up your pen and indulge your author self!  Have you ever heard the phrase, "put yourself in someone else's shoes"? For today's prompt, let's write about what it really is like to walk around in someone else's shoe, from the perspective of their SHOE!

Write about what type of shoe you are, describe your heel, your toe and any special decorations or features that make you unique. Write about how the owner uses this shoe. Don't forget to provide descriptive details about what the owner's foot feels or smells like!

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