Write Your Own Story Book by Louie Stowell

When they’re ready try My First Story Writing Book aimed at children age 6 and up. Even if they don’t structure their story in that way, help them to see it in the stories you read to them. Or packing the car to go to the beach, what happened at the beach and what happened when they got home. Let them play with that structure too – perhaps they want to start with the night before. Use prompts like what happened in the beginning of the story? And in the middle? And what happened at the end? Explain the sequence of a day, from the beginning in the morning to lunch in the middle and bed at the end. Also explain the typical story format of beginning/ middle / end. Ask them “And then what happened? Why did she do that?” to prompt them to see the cause and effect arc of stories. Encourage them to think up fun and fantastical story lines. If your children can’t write yet, let them tell you stories. Growing writers is a process that can begin even younger. If they are keen on writing picture books, then we have some great picture book templates here. Once they know how to get started they can write in their own journals and branch out into different styles. Ideal for 8-12 year olds as this will definitely get their creative juices flowing. Think of it as a mini writing workshop in a book form. Many young budding writers try write stories just like their favourite author, which is not a bad thing, but this book gives them more ideas to base stories on and find their own voice.

Write Your Own Story Book is perfect for children who love the idea of being a writer and need a way to begin writing and trying out their ideas. The prompts, tips and story writing tool kit will help them learn to write their own stories. Growing writers will love the write-in spiral bound style which they can take wherever they go. When children get inspired to write their own stories, this is the book you can steer them towards.

Write Your Own Story Book by Louie Stowell (Usborne books)