Category: Children’s

  • Undercover Animals by Sharira Bettencourt

    Undercover Animals by Sharira Bettencourt

    Undercover Animals by Shakira Bettencourt, aged 9 “Come in, come in, this is Black Fire reporting for duty.” Yes, his name is Black Fire and he is one of the undercover animals! These undercover animals pretend to be normal zoo animals, but they all have a special talent. These are the names of these strange…

  • Build a world

    Build a world

    When you write your story, you don’t just write about what happens to the characters. You also make up a whole new world. It could be a land that’s made up of sweets or chocolate, or maybe a world where cars fly and people teleport. Here are a few questions to help you create your…

  • Can’t find the right words?

    Can’t find the right words?

    We all find it very hard to say what is on our minds with the right words. When it comes to writing, it can be even harder. But there is no obstacle we can’t conquer. There are ways to overcome speechless thoughts, and we have a few tips for you here: Use a thesaurus. You…

  • Think Outside the Box!

    Think Outside the Box!

    There are two directions a narrative can go in: linear and non-linear. For a narrative to follow a linear style means for it to go in the order of Beginning, Middle and End. So, for a narrative to follow a non-linear style means that you can place the story in whichever order you wish! Whether you choose…

  • Exploring Characters

    Exploring Characters

    When creating and writing about a character, imagine them as real and try to get to know them. A way of exploring your characters in as much detail as needed is by creating a table. Try to structure your table like this: Character Name Appearance Personality Favourite Saying  Favourite Food Sally Long brown hair, blue eyes,…