Writerly Play offers a unique doorway into the writing process. Whether you’re an educator hoping to spark creativity in your writing curriculum, an author seeking resources for inspiring young writers, a parent hoping to infuse the love of stories into your home, or a young (or young at heart) writer looking for a fresh lens through which to approach your process, Writerly Play is for you.
Writerly Play focuses on five essential writing habits:
The Suitcase: Tapping into your life experiences to develop vivid story material
The Workshop: Breaking down the writing process into manageable parts and focusing on step-by-step growth
The Studio: Using creative play to tap into spontaneous thought
The Library: Reading as a writer
The Station: Connecting with and learning from the wider community
The Writerly Play methodology has been developed by Naomi Kinsman, using scholarly research, best practices in the teaching of writing, and hundreds of hours of hands-on experimentation in classrooms nationwide. Through her work as founder of Society of Young Inklings, Naomi blended her own background in improvisational theatre and arts integration with her development as a novelist, seeking to find the sweet spot where writers could explore and experiment while also developing strong skills in an organized way. Through this process, countless students have transformed from avoiding the blank page to begging for “more pages please!” Check out all the resources at www.writerlyplay.com.
