Hello fellow kidlit writers and creators! I’m so happy you’re here.
Use and the prompts and resources below to spark ideas or continue your writing practice. You’ll find generative writing warm-ups and exercises suitable for picture book creators as well as prompts for poems, stories, worlds and characters for KidLit writers.
Happy writing, Kim x
Who Lives Here? Forest Creatures Writing Warm-Ups
Have you ever wondered who lives in that old tree trunk? Use these forest creatures writing warm-ups before a writing session or for generative writing practice as you explore how a character connects to a setting.
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Rainbows: 5 Poetry Warm-Ups for KidLit Writers and Poets
Tap into your poetic potential with exercises and prompts all about rainbows. Suitable for beginner and more experience poets and writers. A downloadable PDF is available for offline use. Happy writing!
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Valentine’s Day Writing Warm-Ups for Picture Book Creators
3 writing warm-ups for picture book creators on the topic of love. Use these writing prompts on Valentine’s Day or throughout the year to warm up your writing muscles and spark fresh story ideas.
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Winter Forest Poetry Prompts for KidLit Poets
Be inspired to write new poems about a winter forest with these poetry prompts. Suitable for poets of all levels of experience who write for children. Includes audio version of the prompts.
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Halloween writing prompts for children’s writers
3 Halloween inspired writing prompts for poets and writers to get those creative pumpkin juices flowing! Can also be used by teachers for creative writing or bell ringers.
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Baby Animals Writing Warm-Ups
Warm-up writing exercises all about baby animals. Ideal for Picture Book authors or writers of stories for children.
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5 Spring Writing Warm-Ups
Warm-ups are a great way to shift your mind into writing mode and loosen up those creative muscles. Here are 5 warm-ups for KidLit writers on the theme of spring.
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3 Spring Poetry Prompts for KidLit Writers
Are you ready to write some spring-themed poems? Here are 3 poetry prompts as well as “ways to play” ideas for further inspiration. Happy writing!
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3 Great Podcasts for KidLit Writers
Discover 3 of my favourite podcasts for KidLit writers and illustrators that will keep you motivated and help you improve your craft.
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Kim T. Harrison 