Wordplay! Creative Writing Games
Low pressure, high fun--great for enthusiastic and reluctant writers alike!
Hosted by 1 expert guide
How the Class Works:
A Playful Writing Sprint
Each session the teacher will draw two random word prompts—maybe “whales” and “high heels”—and students have just three minutes to whip up a three‑sentence story. It’s quick, quirky, and full of creative surprises!
Friendly and Fearless
This is writing with the pressure turned way down. Little storytelling bursts like this banish perfectionism and coax even the most hesitant writer to leap in.
Made for Every Kind of Kid
Whether your child dreams up long tales or stares at the blank page, this game‑style class gives every child a chance to shine—without any judgement, and with encouragement from authors who teach.
What Happens in Class
- Lightning‑fast Prompts – Two unexpected topics per round spark imaginative storytelling on the fly.
- No Stress, All Fun – With only three sentences, the focus is on playful imagination—not perfection.
- Guided by Real Authors – Students get gentle suggestions and support, not harsh critiques.
Perfect For Kids Who…
- Giggle at the weird and wonderful
- Get stuck staring at a blank page
- Hate pressure, but love to play with words
- Want a quick, fun writing burst—without feeling like it’s “homework” Are ready to explore creativity with a dash of storytelling silliness
Pick a time
Age ranges are just suggestions! You can register for any cohort.
Meet the guides
Expert guides leading this course
Course updates
Updates from guides of this course
Oct 20 @ 5:38 PM
It was great seeing you guys today! Please do not rob banks, destroy the internet, or purchase a very large piano key light fixture, even if it is only $100. See you next week!
Sep 15 @ 5:37 PM
It was great seeing ****, ****, and **** today! We did some fantastic writing and had lots of questions about why one might need to purchase a 10 foot tall ***** head. **** and ****, we'll look forward to seeing you next week for more antics!
Nov 3 @ 6:47 PM
It was wonderful seeing everyone today! My favorite prompt from the day was probably the last one we did-- terrible movie plots. I was so impressed with the ideas you guys came up with. See you again next week!
Oct 13 @ 5:37 PM
It was great seeing you guys today! Our words for today were Parachute and Eraser, Password and Seahorse, and the real news headline "Evolution keeps making crabs." Your stories were fantastic!
Dec 1 @ 6:35 PM
It was fantastic meeting you today, *** and ******! Everyone did an excellent job with the prompts and pickle-themed discussion. We missed quite a few of you today-- hopefully we'll see everyone next week!
Oct 6 @ 5:33 PM
It was fantastic to see you today, **** and ****! Please keep in mind the vital differences between robot turkeys and real turkeys as you go about your day.
