Some stories are universal, not only in adults' writing but for young children too. Here are five recurring story themes from the perspective of children.

The road to writing is rocky. What motivates people to write their stories and send them out into the world? What are the top fears holding them back?

Dive into the tempest with your characters and discover new possible outcomes. Weather in a scene adds depth and realism, pulling us further into the story.

The team at Writers in the Storm talks about great first lines throws the doors open for readers to share their own. Tag a friend to share theirs!

Ellen Buikema shares methods to help pull oneself out of a stress tailspin and examines the relationship between stress and creativity.