Weekly Creativity #191: Write a Letter to a Fictional Person that Annoys You

by Molly Torinus

Published February 14, 2022

Write a letter to a fictional person that annoys you, such as the person who stepped on your foot. 
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Weekly Creativity #188: Write a Story About the Person in Your Life Who Annoys You the Most and Why.

by Sage Millen

Published January 24, 2022

Write a story about the person in your life who annoys you the most and why.
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Weekly Creativity #143: Write a Story about Two Characters who have Made a Mistake

by Stone Soup Editors

Published March 8, 2021

Two characters have made a mistake or done something they know is wrong. One wants to tell the truth, and...
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Weekly Creativity #141: Write about a Character You Don’t Like

by Molly Torinus

Published February 22, 2021

Write about a character who you don’t personally like. They could be annoying, rude, or downright evil!
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Daily Creativity #69: Write about Your Main Character Losing out on an Award

by Jane Levi

Published June 25, 2020

Your main character’s sibling, cousin, or best friend has been given a prize, award, honor or other distinction that they...
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Writing Activity: unexpected perspectives, or the other side of the story, with “Blending In” by Jonathan Rosenbaum, 10

by William Rubel

Published May 14, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity In "Blending In," by Jonathan Rosenbaum, Charlie is at camp where he is...
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Yes He Can! Challenging Stereotypes with Fiction

by Gerry Mandel

Published May 6, 2014

Can a boy dancer be cool? Yes he can! And yet Alex, the main character in “Standing Alone,” is teased mercilessly...
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As Long as We’re Happy, Part Two

by Stone Soup Editors

Published October 2, 1986

In Part One, Mrs. Davids happily starts her teaching job and marries a doctor. Three years later, she is no longer happy;...
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