Archive - Brianne from Writers’ Workshop

The Sound Collector Prompt

Fantasy Fiction Writing Prompt For Kids

Jun 9 •

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May 2025

Dear Writers, We're Coming in Hot to the End of the Session

A love letter to CG Writers and Families

May 29 •

April 2025

This Contest Was Just the Beginning

A few young writers, one honorable mention, and a mentor’s look at what competitions actually teach

Apr 27 •

“I’m Just Not a Writer”: The Stories Kids Tell Themselves

What if low confidence sounds like a story we tell ourselves—and what if rewriting that story is where real learning begins?

Apr 8 •

March 2025

What If Writing Is Actually a Confidence Game?

Maybe belief is the real starting point, not the spelling, grammar or the skill.

Mar 23 •

Leaning into Joy: The Hardest Lesson in Writers' Workshop For Kids... and Parents

Why experiencing joy in writing can feel risky—and how we can protect it for our kids.

Mar 12 •

Reverse the Verse: A Game of Opposites

I love words. But I am a bit if a "word rule" anarchists. And as such, I play writing games so weird, even your thesaurus will be confused.

Mar 6 •

February 2025

Valentine's Day Prompt For Teens | Cupid's Missing Bow

Valentine’s Day is approaching, but this year… something is terribly wrong.

Feb 14 •

Begin with the End in Mind: How Setting Intentions is Shaping Writers’ Workshop

What happens when young writers start their creative process with purpose? Reflections from the first week of a simple but powerful shift.

Feb 9 •

The Crow in the Snow – A Writing Prompt for Creativity, Perception and Contrast

Choose a simple contrast—black and white, light and dark, good and bad—and flip the reader’s expectations.

Feb 3 •

January 2025

The Witch's Magical Familiar

Perfect for 5th and 6th graders, middle schoolers, or anyone looking to spark their imagination and write a tale of magical adventure!

Jan 27 •

The Secret Life of the Steady Green Writer

Wrapping up my DISC series with the empathetic, steady green-energy writers. Reflecting on what I’ve learned about adapting feedback, connection, and…

Jan 24 •

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