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How to write your best story ever!
Christopher Edge, author of 'How to Write your Best Story Ever!', shares his top 10 tips to help your child write amazing stories.
How to write your best SCARY story!
With Halloween coming up, treat yourself to this spooky morsel from How to Write Your Best Story Ever! by Christopher Edge, and write your own terrifying tales… Read more >
4 top tips for writing great plots
Top tips for helping children develop great plots in their creative writing.
4 tips to inspire children’s creative writing
Coming up with a great story idea can be tricky, so we've gathered together four fun activities to inspire your child's creative writing as we celebrate creativity and imagination this September.
4 fun ways to develop characters for a short story
Every story needs a star! These four fun activities will help any aspiring author dream up some page-turning protagonists.
Story sparks: find inspiration for your short story
When you look down at a blank piece of paper, inspiration can seem a long way away. Here are Christopher Edge's top tips for coming up with story ideas.
How to plan your 500 Words story
Author Christopher Edge shares his top tips on for planning a top-tier tale for the BBC 500 Words short story competition.
How to write your 500 Words story
So you’ve got your idea, and you’ve planned the plot. Now comes the hardest (but most rewarding) part – actually writing your story. Here are Christopher Edge's top tips on how to get started.
How to edit your 500 Words story
Finished a first draft of your short story and not sure what to do next? Read Christopher Edge's top tips for polishing your story to perfection.
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Everything you need to know about how your child will learn to write in primary school, and how to help at home. Take a look at our advice and activities.
Inspire your child’s creative side with the BBC 500 Words Competition 2023!
Inspire your child's imagination with the BBC 500 Words competition 2023 – a creative writing competition for 5 to 11 year olds, run in association with Oxford University Press.
How to find the perfect words for your story
Every writer wants to find the perfect words to tell their story. These activities will guide your child through four ways to make language sparkle in their creative writing, from creating striking similes to wielding unusual words.
Top five tips for creative writing at Christmas
From storytelling games to alternative Christmas stories, encourage your child’s creative writing during with our top tips for creative writing at Christmas.
Writing in Year 4 (age 8–9)
In Year 4, your child will develop their imaginative ideas and will write for particular audiences and purposes. Find out how to help them learn at home.
Writing in Year 3 (age 7–8)
In Year 3, your child will develop their imaginative ideas and will write for particular audiences and purposes. Find out how to help them learn at home.