Children in the age group of 9-12 years stand on the cusp of adolescence, and with that comes the numerous physical and emotional challenges. This age group is all about change. It is a period of transition. He/she may sometimes […]
The 8+ age group marks a growth spurt in our children—physically, emotionally, and mentally. They become more curious to find out the ‘whys’ behind everything, and then draw conclusions of their own. This is the stage where they are slowly […]
As parents, it is important to encourage good reading habits in children. Reading exercises the brain, improves concentration, develops vocabulary and language skills. Reading good books teaches our children about the world around them, and sparks their imagination and curiosity. We need […]
I remember we had a library period in our school timetable when I was a kid. We used to rush to the library with sweet anticipation in our hearts for the new books that were added to the collection at […]
Tanmay, Damien and I turned back to analyze the scene ahead. There was silence between us, as we stood there undecided. “I’m staying in the car. I know that the people who can’t contain their curiosity get killed first,” Alisha […]
Paragraph after paragraph of description or action eventually bores a reader. Dialogues help to break up this monotony. Crafting a relevant dialogue within the context of a story is often one of the trickiest parts of creative writing. Here are […]
Setting is an important literary device. The setting of the story is usually introduced at the beginning along with the characters. It can change throughout the plot as the narrative progresses. Setting establishes the context of a story through time, place and social environment. […]
Every story revolves around conflict – the struggle between two opposing characters or forces. The story begins with a character facing a problem and moves forward because the character fights against obstacles and seek out clearly defined goals. All stories […]
Almost everyone has that secret desire to write a story or publish our very own novel one fine day. But for most of us, that day keeps getting pushed further and further away due to various personal and professional reasons. […]
Plot is the foundation of a story around which the characters and settings are built. It is the series of events that occur during the course of a story. These events relate to each other in a pattern or a […]
