Explore the Wonder!
The main purpose of this blog is to explore the wonder of writing. I'm hoping kids of all ages (well, from 8 years old or so on up) will read it and try out some of my challenges. I'm having fun with it so far! -- Mathilda Wheeler, WW-
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Category Archives: Idea Sparkers
Inktober Delight
This is the first year I have tried my hand at Inktober, a month-long sketching challenge created by Jake Parker years ago. Urged to draw by the friend who told me about it, I mainly just share my creations with … Continue reading
Allowing Inspiration In
“Windows: portals or barriers? Windows and waiting go together. A window is a stage, waiting for what will happen next.” –Henkes I was at my annual inspiration treat last weekend– the Western Washington University Children’s Literature Conference –where I heard Kevin … Continue reading
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Using Art to Create Story
One of the things I love about being a Mom is how you do things for your kid and then discover it’s really been for you all along. Like art class. My daughter was a little shy, so I agreed … Continue reading
En Avant!
“En avant” means “Onward!” Since this is my very first post EVER, I thought I’d start with something spiffy. Like a foreign language. Like a foreign language I actually understand, which is French. It’s my way of encouraging myself to … Continue reading