Notes from the Inkpot
Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.
Why Creative Writing Boxes Aren’t Just for Kids (And Why You Might Need One Too)
Creative writing boxes aren’t just for kids—and the ones I’ve built were never meant to be. They’re for adults and older teens who want to reconnect with writing, rediscover their creativity, or get lost in a story built from fragments, mystery, and atmosphere. If you've ever needed a spark to write again, this might be it.
The Kindling Collection: A Writing Box of Ritual, Firelight, and Uneasy Traditions
If you’ve ever wanted to stumble across a forgotten box of secrets, piece together a decades-old mystery, or uncover what a village has tried to forget, this is the one.
The Kindling Collection invites you into the village of Ashwick, where the Longlight Festival burns brighter than reason. What starts with weathered letters and faded photos slowly begins to feel… real. You’ll find cinnamon-scented fragments, unsettling children’s drawings, volunteer lists, and sealed envelopes that beg not to be opened.
Step into something old, strange, and quietly horrifying, and let the story pull you under.
100 Creative Writing Prompts Sorted by Genre: A Go-To List for Students & Teachers
Struggling to get words on the page? These 100 creative writing prompts are here to help. Sorted by genre and perfect for teens, this list is your go-to resource for sparking ideas, building writing confidence, and banishing writer’s block—whether you're teaching, journaling, or working on your next big story.