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No Time To Go On Walks, a reflection by Sophi Reynolds, 12

Post Published August 14, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

No Time To Go On Walks Sophi Reynolds, 12 There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. With everything going on, I had not one moment to spare.
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Daily Creativity #105: Write a Description of a Pleasant Smell

Post Published August 14, 2020 by Sarah Ainsworth

Write a vivid description of a pleasant smell. It could be freshly baked cookies, an herb garden, a character’s perfume or anything else that comes to mind.
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Daily Creativity #104: Write a Story Inspired by a Photograph

Post Published August 13, 2020 by Sarah Ainsworth

Choose one of these photos from the collection of street photographer Vivian Maier. Imagine the context behind the photo and write a short story that captures the scene in words.
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Covid Superheroes, a poem by Devanshi Das, 13

Post Published August 13, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Covid Superheroes Devanshi Das, 13 It’s been days since she was home Leaving her family and kids behind In the same city, living in a small hotel room After a long d...
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The Silent Threat, a story by Rex Huang, 11

Post Published August 12, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

The Silent Threat Rex Huang, 11 There was no possibility of taking a walk that day. That day lightning cracked outside, as loud as firecrackers. There was snow as far as the eye could see.
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Daily Creativity #103: Write about a Character Stranded on an Island

Post Published August 12, 2020 by Sarah Ainsworth

Write a story about someone stranded on an island. How did they get there? How do they survive? What few items do they have with them? Invent the circumstances and a way for your character to escape.
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Stuck, a personal narrative by Ismini Vasiloglou, 11

Post Published August 11, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

Stuck Ismini Vasiloglou, 11 I write this sitting in the kitchen sink while pondering the recent news my mother just shared. I stare at the various colors of cat hair on the floor from my grandmothe...
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Daily Creativity #102: Take a Photo with Something Amiss

Post Published August 11, 2020 by Sarah Ainsworth

Take a photograph that captures a mundane domestic scene, but with one detail amiss. Maybe it’s the inside of your refrigerator, but with a book in it.
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The Goal, a story by Ziva Ye, 9

Post Published August 10, 2020 by Stone Soup Editors

The Goal Ziva Ye, 9 I lived a happy life. I loved to roll around in the grass and laughing with the other kids at recess. I didn’t even care that my leather black-and-white pentagon patterned clot...
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Daily Creativity #101 | Flash Contest: Write a Poem about a Song

Post Published August 10, 2020 by Sarah Ainsworth

What song have you had on repeat lately? Write a poem that incorporates the song.
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