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Turn your child’s imagination into a powerful storytelling superpower―100 creative prompts that make writing fun, confidence-building, and impossible to put down.

Whether your child is a daydreamer, doodler, or already drafting the next great novel, Secrets of Storytelling transforms ideas into stories and sparks a lifelong love for writing. Designed for ages 8 to 12, this writing workbook blends structured skill-building with wildly creative freedom.

Written by educator and author Natalie Rompella, this trusted workbook is a favorite of parents, homeschoolers, and teachers for helping kids discover their unique voice through writing.

Inside you’ll find:

Short lessons on plot, character, and setting embedded within activitiesMotivational quotes from real authors to encourage young voicesA write-in format with built-in brainstorming and drafting space100 engaging prompts across fantasy, mystery, humor, and more

Whether you’re looking for a homeschool language arts resource, summer enrichment activity, or birthday gift for a young storyteller, Secrets of Storytelling delivers a joyful path to writing success.

Give your child the tools to write with confidence―and have fun doing it.

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Some of the awesome stuff you’ll find inside:

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Exercises that get your creativity flowing

Explore fun activities like brainstorming, filling in the blanks, and more.

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Storytelling strategies just for kids

Get advice for building strong storylines, getting past writer’s block, and beyond.

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Words from famous authors to inspire you

Discover motivational quotes from famous authors that encourage you to get writing.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto Kids
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 14, 2020
Edition ‏ : ‎ Workbook
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 196 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1647391342
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1647391348
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.48 x 9.25 inches
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Best Sellers Rank: #25,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Mystery Writing Reference #18 in Children’s Composition & Creative Writing Books #939 in Children’s Activity Books (Books)
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Customers say

Customers find the writing workbook helpful for reluctant writers, with one mentioning that their 9 and 11-year-old boys don’t feel frustrated while working on stories. The workbook is easy to understand.