Budding writers helped kick off the Saskatchewan Festival Of Words Wednesday in Moose Jaw.  

The popular "Kids Ink" program Thursday morning allowed kids between the ages of 6 and 13 to learn how to write and draw "funny" with instructor Kevin Sylvester.

"What I wanted to do was give the idea that writing is simple, in a way. You're only answering one question, which is 'what happens next?' over and over and over." said Sylvester. "In drawing, the biggest thing that everybody has to do... is loosen up your hand. Be way looser in the way you're drawing, draw the shapes first and then as you build up the detail, you turn it into the picture that you want to do."

Festival of Words continues today through Sunday with readings, Q and A sessions with authors, as well as music and movies.