A Guide for Young Writers
Unlock the Power of Storytelling for Every Student
This is an easy-to-understand, 176-page guide for learning how to write fiction. Designed for students aged 10–17, this book makes the art of creative writing clear, accessible, and fun. Whether your goal is to help students craft exciting adventures, build believable characters, or polish their writing for publishing, this guide provides the step-by-step tools they need.
Why does every school need this book?
Because creative writing isn’t just about producing stories—it’s about unlocking imagination, building confidence, strengthening literacy skills, and giving students a powerful way to express their ideas. From the first spark of inspiration through to publishing and sharing their work, this book walks students through every stage of the writing process.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Practical lessons on characters, settings, plots, dialogue, genres, and editing.
- Student-friendly worksheets and templates to guide planning and drafting.
- Prompts and cross-curricular connections that link writing to history, science, art, and beyond.
- Publishing ideas and performance opportunities to help students celebrate their creativity.
This isn’t just a textbook—it’s a complete writing companion for classrooms, after-school programmes, and any young person who dreams of telling stories.
Available in digital format (PDF, Word, and Google Doc) for schools who want editable, ready-to-use materials—or in paperback for classrooms and libraries (an access link will be provided on request for templates to accompany the book).
Use this page for ordering the digital format and go to here for the paperback book.
Give your students the skills and confidence to write any kind of creative fiction. Equip them with a lifelong love of storytelling.
Order your copy today and open the door to endless imagination.
Contents:
- Getting Started with Stories
- What Makes a Great Story?
- Finding Your Voice as a Writer
- Overcoming Writer’s Block
- Fun Warm-Up Writing Exercises
- Characters That Come to Life
- Creating Memorable Characters
Heroes, Villains, and Sidekicks - Character Feelings and Motivations
- Character Profiles and Planning Sheets
- Creating Memorable Characters
- Setting and World-Building
- Bringing Places to Life
- Creating Atmosphere and Mood
- Inventing Fantasy or Sci-Fi Worlds
- My World Map: Planning Your Setting
- Plot and Structure
- Story Arcs: Beginning, Middle, and End
- Conflict, Tension, and Resolution
- Different Story Structures: Journey, Mystery, Quest, and More
- Story Mountain / Story Map Templates
- Dialogue and Voice
- Making Dialogue Sound Natural
- Showing vs Telling Through Character Voice
- Using Dialogue to Move the Story Forward
- Dialogue Writing Practice Sheets
- Writing Styles and Genres
- Exploring Different Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Mystery, Poetry, Memoir
- Adapting Style for Your Audience and Purpose
- Mixing Genres for Creativity
- Genre Writing Checklist
- Editing, Revising, and Polishing Your Work
- Encouraging Self-Editing in a Positive Way
- Peer Feedback That Builds Confidence
- Teacher Tools for Constructive Feedback
- Self-Editing Checklists
- Publishing and Sharing Your Work
- Classroom Publishing Ideas: Booklets, Displays, Blogs
- Storytelling Circles and Performance Evenings
- Celebrating Your Creativity
- My Publishing Plan Worksheet
- Cross-Curricular Creative Writing
- Linking Stories to History, Science, Art, and Social Studies
- Using Stories to Deepen Learning in Other Subjects
- “Write a Story About…” Subject Connection Prompts
- Inspiration and Ideas
- Prompts to Spark Your Imagination
- How to Turn Real Life into a Story
- Exploring Your Interests Through Writing
- Keeping a Creative Writing Journal
- Sharing Your Writing Beyond the Classroom
- Submitting Stories to Competitions or Magazines
- Blogging and Online Writing Communities
- Collaborating on Group Projects and Anthologies
- Ways to Self-Publish Online for Free
- Tips for Presenting Your Work Confidently
