Writing Activity: writing sequels, and increasing contrast, with “A Ride With Fate” by Robert Katzman, 12

by William Rubel

Published May 17, 2016

Introduction to this Stone Soup Writing Activity “A Ride With Fate” is an emotionally powerful story about a boy who...
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J.K. Rowling

by Michael King 2

Published March 21, 2016

We are fortunate that through the internet it is possible to keep in touch with living authors through their blogs,...
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The Making of an Author: Evelyn Chen

by Gerry Mandel

Published March 1, 2016

Most of the writers we publish in Stone Soup are published only once. This is not a bad thing. Even...
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Taking a Stand Through Fiction

by Gerry Mandel

Published April 29, 2015

Let’s say you have a strong opinion about something you see happening in the world. You know it is wrong,...
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Breaking the Rules and Making Your Readers Think

by Gerry Mandel

Published October 28, 2014

Is it ever OK to break the rules? The two main characters in “Life Among the Whispers,” the featured story...
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Realistic Storytelling

by Gerry Mandel

Published November 11, 2013

I don't know about you, but I like the characters in the stories I read to seem like real people....
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Emma T. Capps Stop Action Illustration for Stone Soup

by Michael King 2

Published August 1, 2011

If you are an artist, watch this video! If you are a teacher, then use this video as part of...
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Writing Activity: increasing tension with first person narrative

by William Rubel

Published July 22, 2009

This story, told from the point of view of the first person, is short but wound tight, like a spring....
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