Creative writing for ages 8–12

Level up your writing. One story at a time.

Inkido turns creative writing into a game. Bite-sized lessons teach kids to swap boring sentences for vivid ones, collect juicy vocabulary, and earn XP, stars and streaks along the way.

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✍️ 5-minute lessons🔥 Daily streaks🛡️ No ads, no chat
How it works

Three steps from “The forest was dark” to goosebumps.

Every lesson is a quick run of game-like exercises. Inky the ink drop cheers your writer on and explains every answer.

🗺️1

Pick a story world

Each unit is a topic kids love, like a Spooky Forest or a Wild Storm, packed with words that fit it.

🎮2

Play 8 quick exercises

Spot the better sentence, drag in the perfect word, sort sensory details and write your own upgrades.

🏆3

Earn XP and level up

Collect stars, keep the streak alive and climb from Apprentice to Legend as the writing grows.

10 units and counting

A world for every kind of story.

Pricing

Start free. Go Pro when they’re hooked.

Unit 1 is free forever. Pro unlocks every unit, extra hearts and a brand-new unit every month.

Families

Reluctant writers, suddenly asking for “one more lesson”.

★★★★★
“My son used to write ‘it was fun’ for everything. Now he argues about whether the wind howled or shrieked.”
👩Parent of a 9-year-old
★★★★★
“The streak is the magic. She does her lesson before breakfast so Inky doesn’t look sad.”
👨Parent of an 11-year-old
★★★★★
“I use the Spot the Upgrade exercises as a warm-up. The ‘why it’s better’ explanations do my teaching for me.”
🧑‍🏫Year 5 teacher

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FAQ

Questions grown-ups ask.

What ages is Inkido for?

Inkido is designed for kids aged 8 to 12. Younger writers can play with a grown-up nearby, and older kids enjoy the harder Level 4 and 5 writing challenges.

Does my child need to type a lot?

No. Most exercises are tap or drag. The “Level Up the Sentence” exercises ask for one sentence of 8 to 10 words, which builds real writing stamina without feeling like homework.

How do the writing checks work?

Inkido checks that each upgraded sentence is long enough and uses at least one word from the lesson’s word bank. If not, Inky gives a specific tip, like adding a sound word.

Can I cancel Pro anytime?

Yes. Pro is billed monthly or yearly and you can cancel whenever you like. Your child keeps their XP, stars and badges, and Unit 1 stays free.

Is it safe? Are there ads?

There is no chat, no messaging between kids and no ads on Pro. Progress is saved to your child’s profile only.

Get a free Spooky Story Starter Pack

Ten creepy first lines and a word bank to print for the fridge. We’ll also send one writing tip a week.