Links

This page contains helpful links for use in and out of class. If you find any helpful links that should be included on this page, please inform Mr. Good.

FILM REACTION DISCUSSION BOARD LINKS

Freedom Writers Prompt/Discussion Thread

GENERAL LINKS AND TECHNIQUES

Working With Writer's Block - Ideas and strategies to help you face a case of writer's block.

This Day In History - Daily happenings from the past. A good source to use for creative inspiration.

Creative Writing Prompts - A list of prompts for use with class assignments.

Prompt Alternative Choices - A list of specific prompts focused for varying levels of writers.

Prompt Lists - Prompts revolving around lists.

NaNoWriMo - The National Novel Writing Month may interest or inspire you. Check it out!

Be a Better Writer - Activities and techniques for sparking interest and letting your creativity flow.

List of Ten - Choose two creative writing activities from this list to complete for your final project.


 * PERSONAL MEMOIRS**

How to Write a Memoir - A collection of resources to prepare you to write a memoir.

Types and Examples of Memoirs - A collection of formats for different types of personal memoirs.

Reader's Circle - Collection of personal memoirs submitted by many different authors.

Sensory Details - Tips and notes for using sensory details to bring your character and story to life.
 * SHORT FICTION**

Writing a Short Story - Outline and overview for creating a short story from scratch.

Sound Effects - Sound effects for use with building a character through sensory details.

Tips for Children's Stories - Useful list of strategies for use with the creation of your story.

Poets.org - A reference for all things poetry.
 * POETRY**

RhymeZone - A useful tool to help you find rhyming words, synonyms, antonyms, etc...

Poetry 180 - A Poem a Day for American High Schools.

Poem Hunter - Search for poems, lyrics, and poets with this database.