Pictures to Paragraphs (Alternator Books ®)

Everyone has opinions. It's important to be able to express those opinions thoughtfully and clearly. Opinions have the power to influence someone's thoughts and behavior. But without facts to back them up, opinions are not very convincing. Learn how to find the right balance of facts and opinions to create a motivating opinion piece that will inspire your readers to take action.

Dramas are meant to be performed. Writers tell drama stories through dialogue and action. What kind of drama would you write? What characters would you write about, and where would they live? Learn about the process of writing drama alongside writing prompts based on photos.

Poets create vivid images by playing with words and appealing to our senses. There are so many types of poems to try, from haiku to limericks. What kind of poem would you write? What would you write it about? Using writing prompts and photos as inspiration, explore the process of writing poetry from beginning to end.

If you were to explain your life to someone, where would you start? What places, emotions, or senses are linked to specific moments in time? Photos can help stir up memories or give us inspiration for how to tell our stories. Discover the process for writing a personal narrative from beginning to end.