Your child can explore his or her writing dream today! The great thing about writing as a hobby or interest is there are no costs, fees or coaches needed...
your child needs a pen, paper, imagination and a few tips.
Take some time to explore a few hidden treasures online for kids and teen writers.
My top pick for a hidden treasure is Annenberg Media Learner.
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The site is for teachers but they have videos featuring teachers, students, instructors and professional writers discussing the craft of writing.
You must login and create a password but then you can download video free.
Another great find is Learning and Teaching Scotland.
They have videos featuring Anne Cassidy, author of the Eastend Murder series, talking to teens about the blank page.
If you have the time, you can find great literacy resources on the Internet and get your child off to an early start.
Journaling or free writing is another great way to get your child or teen started on the writing path.
Get your child a cheap notebook and encourage her to write down observations, doodle, or scrapbook about her day.
It gives your child a creative outlet and a place to express private thoughts. This goes far beyond a diary under lock and key.
It is a place to be free and dream.
I hope you will take the time to explore the sites I suggested as well as my pages to learn more about journaling and free writing resources online.
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