By Melissa Stoller
April 22 is Earth Day, a perfect time to reflect on how we can help care for our planet. And during this entire month, we can explore and find inspiration in every aspect of our world. Here are some tips to help celebrate Earth Day and find some story ideas along the way:
April 22 is Earth Day, a perfect time to reflect on how we can help care for our planet. And during this entire month, we can explore and find inspiration in every aspect of our world. Here are some tips to help celebrate Earth Day and find some story ideas along the way:
Find a spot in your corner of the world and explore. Perhaps in the woods, on a city street, or on a rambling path to the beach. Notice details and incorporate sensory images in a story arc.
This month, enjoy our beautiful planet and gain inspiration from the wonder that surrounds us. Happy Earth Day!
- Think about the Earth itself – the rocks, mountains, oceans, forests, deserts. Stare up at the sky and wonder about the solar system and beyond. Does anything about the earth’s topography, geology, or more inspire a story title or a few lines?
- Do any issues affecting the Earth inspire further research and a possible story idea, such as ensuring safe drinking water, preserving the rainforests, or understanding climate change. Perhaps research the issues and the people who are change leaders in these fields. Jot down notes and any story sparks.
This month, enjoy our beautiful planet and gain inspiration from the wonder that surrounds us. Happy Earth Day!
BIO:
Melissa Stoller is the author of the chapter book series The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection - Return to Coney Island and the picture books Scarlet’s Magic Paintbrush; Ready, Set, GOrilla!; and Sadie’s Shabbat Stories. Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom (co-written with Callie Metler and Shirin Rahman, illustrated by Kate Talbot), released from Clear Fork Publishing in October, 2021. Melissa is a Blogger and Course Assistant for the Children’s Book Academy, a Rate Your Story judge, a Regional Ambassador for The Chapter Book Challenge, a volunteer with SCBWI/MetroNY, and a founding member of The Book Meshuggenahs. She also interviews authors on her blog, This Writing Life, and offers book tips and resources. In other chapters of her life, Melissa has worked as a lawyer, legal writing instructor, freelance writer and editor, and early childhood educator. She lives in New York City with her family, and enjoys theatre, museums, and Wordle! www.MelissaStoller.com
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https://www.TheBookMeshuggenahs.com
Melissa Stoller is the author of the chapter book series The Enchanted Snow Globe Collection - Return to Coney Island and the picture books Scarlet’s Magic Paintbrush; Ready, Set, GOrilla!; and Sadie’s Shabbat Stories. Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom (co-written with Callie Metler and Shirin Rahman, illustrated by Kate Talbot), released from Clear Fork Publishing in October, 2021. Melissa is a Blogger and Course Assistant for the Children’s Book Academy, a Rate Your Story judge, a Regional Ambassador for The Chapter Book Challenge, a volunteer with SCBWI/MetroNY, and a founding member of The Book Meshuggenahs. She also interviews authors on her blog, This Writing Life, and offers book tips and resources. In other chapters of her life, Melissa has worked as a lawyer, legal writing instructor, freelance writer and editor, and early childhood educator. She lives in New York City with her family, and enjoys theatre, museums, and Wordle! www.MelissaStoller.com
CONNECT:
https://www.MelissaStoller.com
https://www.MelissaStoller.com/blog
http://www.facebook.com/MelissaStoller
http://www.twitter.com/melissastoller
www.instagram.com/Melissa_Stoller
www.pinterest.com/melissa_Stoller
https://www.TheBookMeshuggenahs.com
