Inklings

“Tell me about your day—but make some of it up.”

That was my granddaughters’ favorite prompt when they were little. It opened the door to all kinds of magical thinking: a school bus ride that detoure...

"Pacing"—the speed at which a story moves from one moment to the next—plays a crucial role in shaping a child’s experience of a picture book. It influences whether a child lingers on a page or turns e...

If you're writing stories for children, have you considered involving the children you love in the creative process? There are so many benefits to be gained, for them and for you. 

I never set out to...

As writers, we often think about the questions we want to answer for our readers. But just as important are the questions that arise for the reader (or the kid who's listening to a grownup read). Thes...

What if the key to a meaningful life—and even a longer one—was hidden in the power of storytelling? Writing in Scientific American, Ron Shachar, a professor of economics and business at Reichman Unive...

 Every great story begins with a question. At the heart of storytelling lies curiosity, and few questions unlock the imagination quite like "What if?" This simple phrase has sparked countless beloved ...