Articles written by Lesley Munnichs

Sometimes there's no need to come up with a brand new game, just think of a twist on an old one.

Oct 9, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

These great games are just the thing to create great fun at a birthday party.

Oct 3, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

These two racing games should burn up some excess energy.

Sep 27, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Swap party games for fun activities with this simple idea that isn't competitive and gives everyone a chance to contribute.

Sep 19, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

An indoor party game idea for a rainy day.

Sep 12, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

A game that tests how much kids really take in when reading a book, watching a movie or listening to music.

Sep 5, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Swap party games for party activities with this simple idea that isn't competitive and gives everyone a chance to express the designer in them.

Jul 29, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

A noisy outdoor game to test mental and physical skills.

Jun 23, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

A couple of simple games that get the imagination fired up.

Jun 23, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

These two racing games are sure to please.

Jun 23, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

This activity, a little different to boisterious, rowdy games, is a good reason to gather the family together around the dining room table .

Jun 23, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Saturday night looming and not much planned? Gather loved ones together and share in these games.

Jun 23, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Gather around and share these games with family and friends, young or old.

Jun 23, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Take the party outdoors with these games for kids bubbling over with energy.

Jun 3, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

These games can be played inside if there is room or, if not, outside in a sheltered spot.

Jun 3, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Having trouble getting that piece of fiction started? Using these first lines may be the answer to getting the writing flowing.

Mar 26, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Invention and Imagination writing exercises are a step up from writing raw material, and they begin the process of turning experience into a story.

Mar 25, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Free writing is akin to non-stop talking on to the page. No stopping, back tracking, editing or revising -- just keep the pen moving.

Mar 23, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

The most important element in creating characters is to give them depth and personality.

Mar 18, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

With a enormous number of book publishers, newspapers and magazines, it is only by doing solid market research that a writer will find their way through this maze.

Mar 15, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Each writer must define their own version of writing success and then set goals and take real life steps toward achieving it.

Mar 12, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

Doing writing exercises on a regular basis will help writers discover what aspects of writing they're good at and help them to break poor writing habits.

Jan 31, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

One important piece of advice consistently offered by fiction writers is to write - a lot.

Jan 29, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

One important piece of advice offered by fiction writers is to read - a lot and widely.

Jan 28, 2009 - Lesley Munnichs

'Midnight Raiders' is especially good to play when there is a large group of people camping together.

Dec 23, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs

These two games are simple and don't require any special equipment, but are oh-so-silly and huge fun to play on any occasion.

Dec 22, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs

Whether played in the backyard or on a beach or in the wide green spaces after a picnic, these games are sure to please.

Dec 17, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs

Not much planned for Saturday night? Why not gather family, friends and neighbours together for an evening of fun?

Dec 17, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs

Party or not, if the sun is shining, get the kids outside in the fresh air and entertain them with these great games.

Dec 11, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs

An active follow-the-leader style game or sit down giggly games, these gems are sure to entertain.

Dec 11, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs

These games are great for the grown-ups to play at a family party or gathering while the kids are playing their own games.

Dec 11, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs

These games are great to play even if it's not Halloween. Players of all ages can participate, so long as they're not afraid of the dark.

Oct 13, 2008 - Lesley Munnichs