Activities

There are many different things you can write.

stories

poems

articles

reviews

essays

research papers

book reports

letters

greeting cards

plays

movie scripts

comic strips

songs

Here are some writing projects and activities you can do.

Blog

A blog is a website consisting of posts written as comments by one person or a small group with the most recent post first. There are many blog topics for kids like art, music, computer games, cartoons, movies, toys, reviews, music, hobbies, and educational subjects. A blog helps kids learn about different topics, understand technology, and increases their writing ability and creativity. Make a blog using a free website like http://edublogs.org

Writing club

Start or join a writing club with other kids or family. Meet together to do a writing project, share writings, and get suggestions. Have fun with writing topics.

Writing contest

Enter a writing contest like PBS Kids Writers Contest, Skipping Stones, or Creative Communication Poetic Power.

Write for a magazine

Submit your writing to a kids magazine in print or online like Amazing Kids Magazine, Stone Soup, Creative Kids, or New Moon Girls.

Publish a book

Write a book and publish it for free on a website like Createspace.

Make a website

Use a free website builder and domain like Wix.

Write a newsletter

Use a computer program or free online newsletter template to create a newsletter for family, friends, or a group.