Every year, April 10th is known as Encourage a Young Writer Day. What a wonderful way to cultivate creativity. I decided to post this a couple days early to give people the chance to arrange something for the young writers they may know.
You can gift a young person a journal, some pens and a bookmark.
You can write a letter of support and send it to a young person to bolster their confidence.
You could host an afternoon of writing fun with a small group of young writers. Bringing them together for writing exercises and sharing of their works.
You could mentor a young person through a specific project such as poem, short story or even a book.
Whatever you choose to do, be sure to let the young writers in your life know that there are no limits as to where their writing can take them.
Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
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Thank you for spreading the good words
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Welcome Annette ❤️
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Thanks for the alert and the inspiring ideas.
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What fun! Can you imagine how exciting this will be for so many? The mentors as well as the mentees?
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How I wish my writing class met on M instead of W! I guess I will just have to make Encourage Young Writers Day fall every W for the rest of the semester.
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I second that! I mean, if we are voting… 😉
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Great idea, Annette!
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Afterall, where would WE be without each other’s support, eh?
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Annette Rochelle Aben with a note about April 10th being Encourage a Young Writer Day.. If anyone has a family member under 16 who has written a short story or an article I would be very happy to post it with a bio and picture.. Thanks Annette and please head over to leave a comment on her blog about anything you can do to help.
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Appreciate your sharing and the most generous offer to post the works of young people (under the age of 16) on your blog! ❤
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Thanks Annette..I will also take a look at some of the younger bloggers I follow and at least highlight those.. xxx
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Fantastic idea! I’ve posted to my Gabby and the Quads FB page ❤
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Terrific! I just know that with a wee bit of encouragement, young people can fly!
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What a wonderful idea! I’ll be inspiring my young niece ❤
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That is fantastic! I am certain she will be forever grateful .
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I think she has ‘the gift’. ❤
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Reblogged this on newauthoronline.
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Thank you for reblogging, Kevin! We all have much good to share.
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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Most appreciated that you have shared this post, Kate! 🙂
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Brilliant idea, Annette. it makes such a difference to young people to be encouraged 🙂
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I found out about this last year and am over the moon with excitement about supporting young people! 🙂
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It is such a worthy cause 🙂
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What a wonderful idea, Annette. I’ve recently been helping a neighbour’s son with his writing after he found out that I had published a book. He’s written some lovely short stories and I’ve promised him that I will publish one of them on my blog. I’ve read the first draft of the one we’ll be publishing and he’s working on it again after some of my input and feedback (poor lad!). Now he’s asked me if I wouldn’t mind also looking at some work one of his school friends has also written. How could I refuse?
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That is so exciting! I remember being able to work with a group of home schooled children years ago and it was such an honor. Looking forward to reading his stories! God Bless you, Hugh! ❤
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Reblogged this on Haddon Musings and commented:
Tomorrow is encourage young writers day. Thank Annette for bring this to our attention and sharing all the fantastic ways to support young writers.
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Ah, we are all worthy of encouragement to help us realize our potential!! ❤ Thank you for the reblog.
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So many ways to nurture creativity and success! This is a great idea—hope it stays alive for a long time!
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I heard about this last year. When I researched it, there was no one given credit for creation of the day, so I have no idea how long it has been around. I completely agree that this needs to keep rolling. What a beautiful opportunity here, to help someone realize their potential. ❤
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Love this! This should be every day but I am so happy it’s recognized as an important day. I’m kind of always doing this but I’ll do something special tomorrow. 💖💖💖
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It is such a rewarding experience for all involved!
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Completely agree. 🙂
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I’ve never heard of this event. I’ll have to mark my calendar for next year!
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It is so cool! Have fun
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