Hey ** ****,

I’ve got some big news — *********’ ********* won't be returning this year. I explain more in this short video: https://youtu.be/CZpAYc4fm74

BUT… I’m not going anywhere! I’ll still be around for 1:1 creative mentoring and coaching, and some new short, project-based...

Hi ** ******** + **********,\n\nAs we wrap up before summer, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you and share a special letter I wrote just for our community.\n\nThis year has been full of creativity, courage, and connection. From novels to blogs to meme stories (yes, ***** r...

🎉 ** ********' **********-**-**** ****! 🍕

Guess what? We’re celebrating with a BIG BANG and you’re invited! 🎈

Some amazing kids from ********' ********* (huge shoutout to *** and ***** for organizing!) are throwing us the Virtual Pizza Party we all deserved after the “Tell Y...

Hi everyone,

Just a quick reminder that there will be no Writer’s Workshop this coming Monday. We’ll resume on Tuesday, and I’ve got a fun Earth Day writing prompt lined up for the kids.

If you'd like to stay up to date with early schedule changes and program news (including up...

Hey Writers!

Just a quick heads-up—there will be NO Writer’s Workshop this Monday. But don’t worry, I’ll see you on Tuesday, and I’m bringing something fun: a special Earth Day-themed prompt that I think you're going to love. 🌍💡

Have a creative weekend, everyone!

*******

P....

Hit Me With Your Quick Write Ideas!

Choose one of these scene ideas and finish it!

Or you can do what ****** did and combine them in her first Writer's Workshop session! It was so awesome!

What would you write?

Hi ** ********,

Just a quick reminder that I’ll be doing some light filming during next week’s Writers’ Workshops and select mentorship sessions (for those enrolled). These short clips may be used in promotional materials — like our website, social media, and workshop flyers — ...

✨ Ready to ban the word "VERY"? I am!

Jump into our word game challenge — Very Banned!
The rarer your word, the higher your score.
Find better words for phrases like "very big", "very cold", and more!

🧠 Think fast. Type strong. Score big.
🎯 Only real, awesome words allowed —...

Hey *************** Crew!

Heads up that there’s another *********************** happening today—it'll start right at the end of ******************** and might spill into our the start of the *********************** **************. Feel free to join the *********************** fi...

It's Wednesday! Let's Riddle!

Emoji riddles (Clue: Go Green)
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Word Riddle:  I am a word that begins with the letter “e” and ends with the letter “e” but only contains one letter. What am I?

No answers in the chat! Hints and questio...

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Let’s ** ***—*** *** *** ***** ****** ******** ***** *** *** **** ** *** **** ** *** **** **********?

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Oh, listen up, writers! Come gather around,
A ***** comedy is coming to town!

We’ve got some great writers, but need a few more,
To act, to write, to rhyme and explore!

Do you like stories? Do you like fun?
Do you want to be part of the show when it’s done?

If that sounds like...

Every Wednesday, we start the Writers' Workshop with riddles because...

1. It's fun, and we all need more of that!
2. Improves concentration. It helps kids focus on one task and is a great way to get writers out of their heads.
3. Riddles activate different parts of your brain...

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**** ***** **** *** ***: I’m *** ***** **** **** *** ***** *****...

Are you ready to put your imagination to the test? Here's how today's game works:

You’ll create an amazing scene or story by choosing three photo cards. Each photo represents a different part of your story:

Before: Things were like this.
(What was life like before? What’s the n...

💬 What’s your creative win this week?
This could be anything—a story you wrote, a doodle you loved, a problem you solved creatively, a conversation you had, or just something that made you feel inspired!

🌟 Don’t like the word “win”?
No problem! Switch it up to a word, feeling,...

Get ready to write an epic scene using all 5 senses!

Roll the dice to pick a smell, sight, sound, feeling, and taste. Then, use your imagination to weave them into a scene. Will your character feel the squish of slime or smell fresh cookies? It's up to the die!

🔗 https://ww...

Let’s make Fridays a celebration of all the things that spark our creativity! Each week, I’ll ask:

💬 What’s your creative win this week?
This could be anything—a story you wrote, a doodle you loved, a problem you solved creatively, a conversation you had, or just something that...

Your Year, Your Story—Looking Back at 2024 and Dreaming Big for 2025!

2024 was a year full of growth, surprises, and big achievements—and *****’s blog is proof of just how much can happen in one year! Check out *****’s 2024 Year in Review, where she reflects on her blog milesto...

Hi everyone! Last chance to answer the questions below and potentially be featured in my next blog post! You can answer in this chat or DM me; it's your choice. Your responses really help, thanks!

1. What kind of projects do you work on in Creative Genesis?
2. Where do you usual...

As part of our end-of-year tradition, I invite you to submit 1-2 pieces that you’re proud of or that show how much you’ve grown as a writer from last year.

It is open to past ** **********' ******** kids who are taking a little break or moving on to new and exciting things! Th...

Imagine this: You’re walking home from school when your foot catches on a loose brick. Beneath it lies an ancient, mysterious book covered in dust and glowing faintly in the afternoon sun. As you pick it up, you realize this isn’t just any book—it’s a spellbook, once belonging to...

Hi everyone! Our group is growing, and we’re so excited to welcome new voices to our space. Yesterday, we came together to create a group agreement. This is a set of guidelines to help make sure everyone feels supported, respected, and ready to share their creativity! ✨

Here’s w...

Imagine stepping into a school where every hallway hides a mystery and every class teaches you the secrets of espionage. Welcome to Spy School, where young spies-in-training learn cryptography, master gadgets, and take on daring missions! 🌟🎓

https://youtu.be/_FiEItD7aLQ

What’...

***** created an Object Show on his channel @********! GO VOTE!

***** and ***** appear out of nowhere and decide to host an object show in this Flipnote world! However, some people don't know how stuff works, especially when looking at ibisPaint and Sketchbook.

https://www.yout...

Exciting news: ****, ****, and ***** just published their own book and they will be presenting it at a Kids Conference at ******** ******** in ******** next week! 🚀

They're bringing their presentation to ******, and they want you to be part of the journey! Come discover the sto...

Imagine walking through a magic door and stepping into a world of pure white—a place that feels like a blank canvas, waiting for a story to come to life. Across from you stands someone you know well but haven’t seen in a long time… it’s your younger self!

✨ Credit to ******** f...

Our Fright Write collection is live! Dive into a world of chills and thrills written by our talented young authors, including some making their publishing and artistic debuts! 🖊️📚

********************/********************" class="text-link text-primary" target="_blank">https://read.bookcreator.com/********************/********************

Check it out, support you...

If (LIKE ME) you love *****’s stories about his intense training routines or his almost encounters with bears in Writers' Workshop, here’s something special! *****’s new blog, “Snow, Sweat, and Stories”, is live, bringing his exciting life as a pro athlete to your screen. His fir...

You stumble upon a mysterious mask, unlike any other. With the Identity Mask, you can transform into anyone—your favorite celebrity, a powerful leader, or even a total stranger. Each time you put it on, you’re not just wearing a disguise; you’re living a whole new life with uniqu...

Today’s the final day to submit your Fright Write creations! If you’ve been working on a spooky story, eerie artwork, creepy comic, or any other frightfully fun project, now’s your chance to share it.

You can submit your work in two ways:

1. Send it to me via a link
2. Add it d...

"Who says guinea pigs can’t enjoy Halloween?" Asks *****... and our Writers' Workshop group agrees - they sure can!

Check out *****'s latest blog, where she reveals and clues you into making four festive snack options to delight your guinea pigs' taste buds and lift their spiri...

Many kids yesterday labelled this week's prompt, Fright Write's "Freakiest." Even with various Blankets of Protection activated, the power of "snugliness" couldn't dull the spookiness!

So, everyone, I give you "The Scarecrow's Secret."

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXlF...

Friendly reminder that Fright Write submissions are due by November 4th! You can submit any creative piece from the event, including stories, artwork, comics, or nonfiction. Last chance for feedback on spooky submissions is this week!!

Submit by adding your work to our Draft Fri...

With Daylight Savings Time ending in Europe, Creative Genesis workshops (including Character Lab and Writers' Workshop) will run one hour earlier than usual for families in the European timezone this week. This temporary adjustment only affects European participants, as workshops...

If you've never read *****'s blog... what's stopping you! But seriously, this is a great one to start! It's heartfelt, insightful, and informative! Please read, and if you haven't already, consider subscribing.

🔗 https://buymeacoffee.com/naturalistadventures/chaos-storm-path-r...

You and your friends take on your annual tradition of pulling the scariest prank in the neighborhood. It’s all in good fun—until something goes terribly wrong, and your harmless joke spirals out of control.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDNmt-k6kGI

👻 Character Development...

1. ********** ***ed off, and the ************ was next-level—so many awesome ************ ideas! ✍️

2. Hosted my first ***** ***** **********, where we explored how each ***** ********’s unique ************ style and strengths make them connect in different ways. 🗣️💡So insight...

A strange pop-up costume shop appears just days before Halloween, offering the most detailed and unique costumes you've ever seen. But here's the twist: when you put one on, you don't just look like the character—you become it.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9v2ZaYTsj0Q

Whi...

Character Lab is the perfect place for young writers to unleash their creativity!

In just 5 weeks, your child will learn how to build unique characters, develop their personalities, and explore their story arcs through fun, flexible activities that fit ***** homeschool schedul...

Did you see *****'s presentation at last week's BYP2R? She introduced her Substack blog, "Whiskers and Wheeks," to everyone at Recess.

Here was the blog that blew me away with facts that had me thinking, "Is this for real!?"

https://craftysupabug.substack.com/p/10-fascinating...

For years, the pumpkin patch has been the heart of your town’s Halloween tradition, producing the biggest and brightest pumpkins—until now. This year, the pumpkins are rotting from the inside out, and the rot now threatens the entire town.

🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mdfz...

Throughout October, we’ll dive into spooky Halloween prompts, blackout poetry, creative writing games, and more—perfect for all the ghouls and ghosts in our group!

🖋️ At the end of the month, we’ll compile all the amazing work into a special book via Book Creator to share with...

Excited to join the 'Bring Your Parent to Recess' event tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing all the amazing parents there and saying hi! See you soon! 👋

🚨 EMERGENCY UPDATE: My laptop has been rushed to the 'doctor!' 🏥 It’s in critical condition—think of it like an epic boss battle, but I’m confident we’ll win. 🎮🖥️ Fingers crossed! 🤞 But don’t worry, I’ve got a trusty sidekick (replacement laptop) ready for this afternoon’s s...

This one is for our historical fiction lovers at Writers' Workshop!

After your plane is shot down, you find yourself behind enemy lines, relying on the French Resistance to survive. But who are you in this story? A fearless aviator, a strategic thinker, or someone struggling to...

Dear Writers and Families,

Due to personal matters, the Early session of the Writers' Workshop scheduled for Tuesday, **th **********, will be canceled. However, the late sessions will still occur at ** ** PM ET / ** ** PM PT on those days.

This leaves seven sessions available ...

I'm ****, a 13 year old animator, programmer, a huge gamer (most of the time), and music creator. I also learned how to code html when i was like...6 or smth lol, and recently decided to make my own lil website! (Also I learned css while making this website because I felt like it...