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Write a Story

Top tips and inspiration for writing brilliant stories

Write a Story

Download a story starter activity sheet, visit our Quicklinks recommended websites, read and watch tips from Usborne authors – and get writing!

Activity sheets

  • Creating characters
    Fill in these profiles to bring the protagonist of your ghost story to life.
    Age: 7+ years
    Download
  • Finding ideas for your story
    Feeling stuck? Try borrowing a character from a book or film, and add new traits to make it your own.
    Age: 7+ years
    Download
  • Cartoon story
    What do you think the animals are saying? Add speech bubbles to show their conversation.
    Age: 5-6 years
    Download
    View book: Write and Draw Your Own Comics
  • Create a character
    Turn this stick figure into a character by adding clothes and accessories. Fill in the blanks in the thoughts and speech bubbles, too.
    Age: 7+ years
    Download
    View book: Write and Draw Your Own Comics
  • Planning your story
    Get your story going with this quick plotting sheet. Who's your main character? What is the setting? How does it end?
    Age: 7+ years
    Download
    View book: Write and Draw Your Own Comics
  • Story pick and mix
    Choose three cards, then make up your own story with them.
    Age: 5-6 years
    Download
    View book: My First Story Writing Book

Quicklinks websites to visit

Top tips on writing

More creative writing tips for kids

Andy Prentice, writer at Usborne Publishing, gives children his top tips on how to write brilliant stories.

Visit our Play and Learn at Home pages for dozens of maths, spelling, grammar and science activities to download or do online.

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