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What better way is there to learn about world-building and the power of diction from the Future Problem Solving Junior Scenario Writing Champion himself? Meet Pranav Addanki, writer, sports enthusiast, and FPS competitor, as he talks about his take on the writing process and even a little about Community Problem Solving!

This episode takes you behind the scenes of an award-winning writer in the Future Problem Solving program! Katherine Kwan, a writer from California, shares her writing process behind her unique story, which combines elements of an age-old myth with a futuristic one and landed her 2nd place internationally in the Junior Division. Listen and learn how she came up with her idea, how she deals with writer's block, and more!

Learn the tips and tricks to writing a futuristic story and improving your Scenario Writing skills with Ms. Ariella Leeder, a teacher and co-affiliate director of the California Future Problem Solving program!
Learn everything you need to know about FPS here!
Learn what Scenario Writing is here!

Join Ms. Diana Reynolds, who is a Future Problem Solving (FPS) coach and evaluator for both the California and the International affiliate, as she explores in-depth what Scenario Writing is and how to excel in it!
Learn everything you need to know about FPS here!

This is not your typical History/Herstory episode. It's the potential opening of many doors to the future. Introducing Future Problem Solving Program International, a program that provides competitive and non-competitive components via a six-step model that teaches young people to design and achieve positive futures through problem solving using critical and creative thinking.
Find out how to get involved here: https://www.fpspi.org/
 

This is the story of the mastermind behind the Harry Potter series: JK Rowling. Join us as we talk about the obstacles that Rowling had to overcome in her life to share the story of Harry Potter with the world, all while reminding us that we must never give up.
Music: Touch by Mattia Cupelli, Magic by Le Gang, and Just Chilling Out by Barradeen.