How to Use Visual Writing Prompts in Your Class.
Using visual writing prompts in your classroom will inspire your students to dig deep and come up with new and imaginative stories. But- the image you use is important if you … Read More
Illustrations of animals are a great way to encourage students to write.
There are so many ways to use writing prompts in class- why not use animals? The added benefit of using animals is that the writing may be fantasy, … Read More
I came across corndogart and immediately fell in love with the artwork and the possibilities that the images held.
I was honored to have my art chosen and used by the Young Writers Institute‘ in PA. M. E. Shenefiel is … Read More
What if the Big Bad Wolf was framed?
Twisted or “fractured” fairy tales are old, familiar fairy tales told with a twist. They challenge us to ask “what if”, through words and images. Writing and illustrating fractured fairy tales gives … Read More
Teaching students to make inferences is a core component of thinking critically. Using visual writing prompts encourages students to think divergently, and when given time to look and think about the image, students partake in debate about the meaning of … Read More
Want to know what happens after you submit your picture book to a publisher? Last week I attended The A to Z of Picture Books, presented by author Kat Yeh and Rotem Moscovich, Editor at Disney-Hyperion. The presentation was true … Read More
Whether you are an artist or a writer, staring at a blank page is nerve wracking. We are all looking to be inspired and excited about our craft. Using art- looking at it for characters, texture, setting and mood- can … Read More
“It got worse by the minute. It seemed like nothing could stop it.”
I painted this image while listening to news reports of terrorism, wars, and general atrocities I can’t mention here. I couldn’t help but think about the … Read More
Knights, dragons, queens and wizards… all the making of a great story. The illustration Knight Time utilizes all of these details- and more- to inspire creative writing. Visual writing prompts should be dynamic and intriguing, something clip art can not … Read More
Science and art make a perfect marriage for illustrations, especially when you make narrative art. My latest Story Starter writing prompt illustration, I was inspired by chaos theory.
Chaos theory is fascinating- we see it every day in life, whether … Read More
