While many ideas flow through the minds of students, it is often a difficult task to begin something creative on a blank paper. With vivid thoughts, students generally face a hard time balancing creativity and structure. Story starters are helpful to overcome this challenge in high school. Unlike other creative writing activities, these short statements … Read more
Imagine this: Scientists are working on ways to edit genes, potentially curing diseases like cancer before they even start. Sounds amazing, right? But then you start thinking, what if it opens doors to creating “designer babies” or making decisions that could change humanity forever? This is the heart of bioethics, a field that explores the … Read more
Think of a world where machines can make decisions for us, just like choosing who gets hired, who’s eligible for loans, or even determining someone’s guilt or innocence in a court case. Sounds futuristic, right? However, don’t you also feel that the reality of artificial intelligence is quickly catching up with these sci-fi scenarios? As … Read more
Fairy tales have a timeless appeal, sparking the imagination and transporting readers to magical worlds filled with adventure, wonder, and important lessons. Be it creating stories about brave heroes, mischievous creatures, or enchanted kingdoms, writing fairy tales allows you to explore limitless possibilities and dive into your most creative ideas. Fairy tales encourage writers to … Read more
Ever taken a trip that left you speechless… or itching to write it all down? Be it a family road trip, a weekend getaway, or a school excursion to the mountains, every journey holds a story, and guess what? Your perspective makes it even better. Travel writing isn’t just about places, it’s about moments, the … Read more
Have you ever read a mystery that made you stay up way too late just to find out what happened next? Or a thriller that made your heart race like you were in the story? That’s the magic of this genre! And now, it’s your turn to create it. From plotting a clever crime or … Read more
Ever dreamed of battling dragons in a lost world or zooming through galaxies on a spaceship powered by thought? That’s the magic of science fiction and fantasy, two genres where anything is possible. You’re not limited by the laws of reality or the world as we know it. You can build your own universe, invent … Read more
Every writer faces a mental block now and then where they cannot seem to put their ink to paper and write anything worthwhile. Rightly so, it is called writer’s block where the writer has to use external support to draw inspiration and get his or her creative juices flowing again. There are many ways to … Read more
Teachers are an integral part of school life and the many nostalgic stories we weave around it. Often, teachers also become part of literary stories. And they require names to make them memorable characters in these stories. Choosing such a name that brings justification to the character might feel like a creatively challenging task at … Read more
Could you share a few words about yourself? This is one of the common questions asked in interviews, scholarships, or even when getting to know a new group of people. While you may be confused as to the pieces of information to be shared, it is so important to be present in the moment. It … Read more