Notes from the Inkpot
Writing, teaching, creating - one ink-stained idea at a time.
A Million Stories in One: The Most Unexpected Christmas Gift for Creative Writers
Finding a Christmas gift for a writer is almost impossible. Another notebook won’t surprise them, and they already own every pen they need. What they really want isn’t stationery — it’s a spark. A doorway. A story waiting to begin.
This December, discover a gift that feels like a secret unearthed rather than something grabbed from a shelf. Digital writing boxes: immersive worlds built from fragments, clues, and forgotten documents, where nothing is explained and everything can become a story. A present that unfolds slowly, invites curiosity, and contains a million possibilities inside a single download.
If you’re searching for something rare, atmospheric, and unforgettable — a gift that feels like discovery — explore the four worlds waiting inside.
70 Gothic Writing Prompts for Teens: Story Starters, Characters, Settings & Visual Ideas
Gothic fiction is all about atmosphere — haunted houses, storm-lashed castles, shadowy forests, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. This collection of 70 gothic writing prompts invites teen writers to explore eerie story starters, haunting titles, tragic characters, evocative settings, and atmospheric picture prompts. Perfect for classrooms or independent writers, these prompts capture the beauty and terror at the heart of gothic storytelling.