Secrets of Storytelling: A Creative Writing Workbook for Kids

This book has really helped our nephew with his writing. Prompts are helpful and get kids thinking more deeply about their writing

If you have a kid who loves to write stories, this is THE book!! My daughter loves it and is learning so much. The activities are engaging and it’s sparking her creativity in ways she hasn’t thought of before. I thought maybe it would be too simple for her since she’s 12, but truly it’s adaptable to many ages!

Christmas gift for granddaughter. Aspiring writer..

Great for reluctant writers that still have a story to tell! Simple quick prompts to inspire imagination and creativity.

My 10yr old son hates ELA and despises writing, even though he's a natural at it. But THIS book he just loves. When I would pull this out for writing assignments, he would be thrilled. The book doesn't have lessons in it. It just has simple and fun writing prompts with unique styled pages so the child is doing more than just writing on lines, or writing about an animal etc. It's difficult to explain. It reminds you more of the feeling of art class than writing, and not because there's drawing (there isn't) but because the activities it tells you to do are so unique. I don't know that it strongly develops a child's writing, but it does foster a love of writing, and that is the first step to really being good at something.

Many “how to write a story” handbooks are simply lists of story starters, with a bit of actual writing advice thrown in. Not this book! Rompella covers the basics of plot, character, and setting, but she also explores deeper storytelling truths. In clear, kid-friendly language, she explains concepts such as characters’ motivations and how characters’ choices create plot. Organized in easy-to-digest sections, this book allows a budding writer to work for minutes or hours, depending on his/her mood. (Added bonus: several of Rompella’s writing strategies provide important life lessons about patience, persistence, and the power of just getting started.) Unique (often funny!) exercises, colorful pages, and an encouraging tone will make this book a favorite for countless young authors.

I paid the big money and purchased our writing curriculum from package deal. The book in the package had the kids writing college type essays and they could do it but it was like pulling teeth. They were missing the development of their writing skills. This storytelling book is perfect! It helps the kids learn how to be creative with their writing naturally. Great price and the boys 9 & 11 don’t feel frustrated to write stories. My 11 year old has sensory processing disorder and struggles with comprehension at times. Well written for the child who struggles to get it along with the kid who school comes easy to.

It came super fast and looks well made although I haven’t taken it out of the plastic because it is a gift.

I bought this book because my children loves to draw and love creating. I love that it’s thick, colourful, various prompts and matt finish of the cover. I recommend this book to anyone who has creative children and wants to express themselves using pencil and paper. It’s also a good distraction away from media.

Pleased with the book! Your child will like and enjoy writing stories

My son starting working on the activities. He enjoyed them so much he started writing his own short story. This was a success.

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