Resources
Our resources page is designed to have everything you might need to help you get started on your short story.
There are some written hints and tips for adults and children courtesy of authors Katharine McMahon and… along with some information on understanding print disabilities too to help you build your characters and themes as well as some links to other websites and resources that may be helpful.
Joe Haddow
Children’s author, radio producer and podcast host gives some inspirational ideas to younger writers on how to get started and reads extracts from his book “Art is Everywhere”.
Alexander Williams
Author and poet talks about creating characters, choosing a location and change within stories aimed at younger writers.
Will Burns
Author and poet talks from an adult writers point of view about setting a scene, building action and creating dialogue
Dave Steele
The Blind Poet gives guidance from his experience of living with a print disability and how to create your story to make it as inclusive as possible.
So now you have your inspiration what are you waiting for?! We are bursting with anticipation and can’t wait to read your entries so get creating!
Hints & Tips
Understanding Disabilities
Themes and Ideas
Useful Website Links
Below are a few websites that can help you if you are feeling stuck:
Adults
How to Write a Story from Start to Finish
BBC Radio 4 - Drama on 4 - Neil Gaiman's eight tips on how to write a short story
How to Write a Short Story: The Short Story Checklist
BBC Radio 1 - Radio 1's Life Hacks - How to write a short story
5 Steps to Write a Short Story
Young Writers
A Step-By-Step Guide to Helping Your Child Write a Story
Writing tips for kids from children's authors
BBC Radio 2 - 500 Words - 7 tips and tricks for writing a spectacular short story
How to plan a story - BBC Bitesize
Best Tips to Write a Short Story, Writing Tips for Children and Parents