We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing short stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s prompt was – write a story about a stranger who arrived in a town […]
Featured Story #19 – The Gem of Power
March 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The story follows twin wizards, Oliver and Jack, tasked by their king to retrieve the Gem of Power from the dragon Grog. Initially competitive, they must cooperate during their quest.
Featured Story #18 – Annalise’s Adventure
February 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing short stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s prompt was – write a story about a girl who discovered a magic […]
Featured Story #17 – Undercover Celebrity
February 8, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The latest story in the Creative Writing Club features 10-year-old Samar’s tale about celebrity David Johnson, who accepts a challenge to live undercover as his twin brother, a sports teacher. As he navigates this new life, he uncovers a prank orchestrated by his brother and enjoys a humorous resolution.
Featured Story #16 – The Court of Friendship
January 28, 2025 by Leave a Comment
This week’s short story from the Creative Writing Club features Maya and Lily, best friends and basketball stars. Their friendship is tested when jealousy arises over a new student, Jake. They find themselves on rival teams during a championship match, ultimately reconciling after a tense game, realizing their bond is more important than rivalry.
Resolutions – Short Story by Tolulope Popoola
January 1, 2025 by 4 Comments
On New Year’s Eve, Danielle reluctantly joins her best friend Sarah and boyfriend Matthew at a crowded bar. Engaging with new acquaintances, she finds herself invited to a charitable ice plunge event. The experience helps revive her spirits, leading to a celebratory night.
Featured Story #15 – The Lost Boy
December 3, 2024 by Leave a Comment
This week’s Featured Short Story, “The Lost Boy,” follows a young boy named Eddy, who gets separated from his family while camping. He meets a talking fox named Ella, who helps him find his way back. Together, they navigate challenges, ultimately reuniting with Eddy’s family, who decide to adopt Ella.
Exclusive Interview – Tolulope Popoola featured in Brainz Magazine
October 26, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Hello friends! I’m sharing my recent interview with Brainz Magazine. In this interview, I share a bit about my writing journey (including some interesting bits from childhood), my work as a coach and publisher, some advice for aspiring authors, and more! Click here to read the full interview Hope you enjoy reading! Let me know […]
Featured Story #14 – The Whispering Woods
October 26, 2024 by 2 Comments
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing short stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s story was written by Amy, aged 10. Enjoy! The Whispering Woods Lily held […]
Featured Story #13 – Day at the Seaside
August 25, 2024 by Leave a Comment
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. The assignment this week, was to write a story based on a seaside setting. This story […]
Featured Story #12 – Banishing My Mom
July 5, 2024 by Leave a Comment
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This story was written by Amy, aged 10. Enjoy! Banishing my Mom “No, Freya, you can’t […]
Featured Story #11 – The New Creation
June 19, 2024 by 2 Comments
Hello everyone! We are sharing another story from our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. This week’s story was from the prompt: Write a story about a shy quiet boy who built a robot with an unusual set of skills and became famous in his town. This story was written by […]
Favouritism – Featured Story #10
May 16, 2024 by 2 Comments
In “Favouritism,” a story from our Featured Short Stories series by the Creative Writing Club, 10-year-old Chinwendu narrates the tale of sibling rivalry and jealousy. Victoria struggles with acting, overshadowed by her sister Valerie’s prowess. After a dramatic fallout and a risky runaway attempt, familial misunderstandings are resolved, demonstrating the siblings’ equal worth and unique talents. This story, penned with youthful insight, reflects on acceptance and personal growth amidst familial expectations.
The Brutal Betrayal – Featured Story #9
April 15, 2024 by Leave a Comment
The Creative Writing Club presents a story of friendship and betrayal by 11-year-old Lolade. The narrative follows Nora’s emotional journey as her best friend Ben moves away, her family suffers financial hardship, and their reunion is soured by his new and cruel girlfriend Ruby. As they rekindle their friendship and Ben reveals his mother’s illness, Nora confronts her feelings of betrayal. Through adversity, Nora maintains her grades and resilience, buoyed by her father’s support, while ultimately discovering Ben’s true feelings for her.
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The Sun and Rain Weaver – Featured Story #8
February 11, 2024 by Leave a Comment
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week’s story prompt was: Write a story about a girl that could control the weather. […]
Greater than Death – Featured Story #7
February 4, 2024 by 2 Comments
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This story was written by Amy, aged 10. Enjoy! Greater than Death There was […]
Essay – My Best Memory of 2023 – Featured Essay #2
January 24, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Welcome to another week of amazing creativity from the students of our Creative Writing Club! This week, we are sharing another essay from our second lesson of the term. This essay was written by Harman, aged 9. Enjoy! My Best Memory of 2023 In 2023, I took part in many exciting piano exams, I went […]
Essay – My Christmas Holiday – Featured Essays #1
January 15, 2024 by 1 Comment
Happy New Year! Welcome back to Creative Writing Club! I hope you all had a lovely time over the Christmas and New Year holidays, and you are excited to start the new year. At the start of each term, the students write an essay on how they spent their last holiday. This week, we are […]
The Christmas Switch – Featured Story #6
December 24, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. For the next few days, we will be sharing stories with a Christmas theme. Today’s story is from […]
A Wonderful Christmas Adventure – Featured Story #4
December 17, 2023 by Leave a Comment
We are sharing the next story in our series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. For the next few days, we will be sharing stories with a Christmas theme. So […]
The Dinnertime Disaster – Featured Story #3
December 10, 2023 by 2 Comments
We are sharing the next story in our new series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week, we are featuring a story written from the following prompt: Write a story about […]
Angelina the Dragon – Featured Story #2
December 3, 2023 by 1 Comment
We are sharing the next story in our new series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week, we are featuring a story written from the following prompt: Write a […]
The Bag of Money – Featured Story #1
November 26, 2023 by 2 Comments
We are starting a new series, Featured Short Stories, written by students in the Creative Writing Club. Every week, the students in the club work on writing stories, sometimes from their own ideas, and sometimes from story prompts. This week, we are featuring a story written from the following prompt: Write a story about a group […]
6 Essential Steps to Masterful Memoir Storytelling – Article on Brainz Magazine
February 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Hello again! Have you been thinking about writing a memoir? You know your life has stories worth telling, lessons learned, moments of heartbreak, resilience, and triumph. But every time you sit down to write, you feel overwhelmed and stuck. Where do you even begin? How can you make your memories compelling rather than just a […]
10 Common Myths About Creativity – New Article Published by Brainz Magazine
November 9, 2024 by Leave a Comment
Hello friends! I’m sharing my recent article published on Brainz Magazine. In this article, I discuss ten common myths about Creativity – what it is and how to harness it. I also share the truths to counter these myths so that you can overcome those barriers to expressing your creativity with confidence! Click here to […]
