Short Stories
The Adventures of Baby Edwin #1: The Great Escape
Edwin’s mother closed the blinds, shutting out the afternoon sunshine. “It’s nap time, sweetie-pie,” she cooed as she laid her toddler in his crib and pulled a light blanket over him. The child smiled sweetly, then closed his eyes and snuggled into the...
The Three Little Pigs
Once upon a time there were three little pigs who lived in a happy home with their mother and father, Ma and Pa Porkham. They all loved each other very much, but over the years, the young piggies grew tired of their parents’ authority. “You always tell us...
Writing With Robin
Ideas and Tips for Young Writers
Writing With Robin, #1: How I Got the Idea for “The Three Little Pigs”
I often had my students create stories based on three random objects. In this case, I asked my class to give me: a type of animal (They came up with a bunch. I thought an alligator would be interesting, so I went with that.) a setting (any interesting...