Writing/Teaching Resources
Resources for Speculative Fiction Writers
The PDFs linked below are intended for individual writers, writing groups, and teachers of young writers. Each includes a discussion between fellow fantasy writer Dean Whitlock and me, fun writing activities, and additional resource lists for writers of all ages.
Why Write Speculative Fiction?
Other Resources for Readers and Writers
The guides linked below have discussion prompts and activities I prepared for others. (I’m offering them here with permission.) While most guide discussion prompts can only be used with specific books, the activities can easily be adapted to suit a variety of needs.
L.J. Adlington’s Cherry Heaven and The Diary of Pelly D.
Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventures — The Mount Rushmore Calamity, The Great Egyptian Grave Robbery, The Japanese Ninja Surprise.
Dan Gutman’s My Weird School.
Janice Hardy’s Healing Wars, Book One: The Shifter.
Erin Hunter’s Warriors.
Amy Huntley’s The Everafter.
Ben Mikaelsen’s Ghost of Spirit Bear.
Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser’s Fancy Nancy books.
Philip Reeve’s Hungry City Chronicles.
Allan Stratton’s Chanda’s Wars.
