Knowledge and Writing Blog April Archive

High school students participate in novel-writing challenge

04/05/09 21:31

About 36 students from Poolesville High School took on the challenge of the National Novel Writing Month when people are challenged to create a 50,000-word book in just a matter of 30 days.

This was the third year students from the school participated in the event, according to English teacher Lisa Kellert.

Only 7 students have finished a novel in these 3 years, according to Kellert, but the process (meeting in groups, brainstorming, etc.) was more important than the product.

Link: Poolesville High students take up novel idea: writing

The Red Cross Contest

There is only one name when we talk about charity works and blood, Red Cross. Red Cross have been a very reliable institution through the years providing health care, assistance and more through the years. They usually conduct concerts or campaigns to further improve their services but this time, it is Red Cross which will give back to the people. See what this is here:

Link: Terre Haute News, Terre Haute, Indiana- TribStar.com - Red Cross sponsoring writing contest

Tips on Writing for Children

Writing for children is just as difficult--possibly even more difficult--as writing for adults. You have to catch their attention, their imagination, and focus all throughout your written pieces. It is different from ordinary writing, which puts it in a different discipline of study altogether.

If you are interested in writing for children, here are 7 tips from Examiner.com that you can use. Remember, of course, that everything does not end here.

Link: Nashville Writing Careers Examiner: 7 secrets to writing for children