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Story Starters

Dip into our collection of story starters contributed by top writers for children. Download the collection in PDF format for use int he classroom. New ideas are added each month.



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'She took it quite well, considering.' by Cathy Hopkins 'She took it quite well, considering.' by Cathy Hopkins

  Cathy Hopkins suggests that snippets of conversation can be great story starters.

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What if? by Joan Lennon What if? by Joan Lennon

Joan Lennon invites you to consider, 'What if?'

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Where do I start? by Julia Jarman Where do I start? by Julia Jarman

Find beginnings easy? Not sure how your story is going to end? Why not start with the final paragraph for a change? Try Julia Jarman's ending to get you going. Then you might try writing your own endings and take it from there.

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The Hole at the Bottom of the Garden by Joe Craig The Hole at the Bottom of the Garden by Joe Craig

Joe Craig invites you to imagine what lies lurking in the hole at the bottom of the garden.

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Unanswered Questions by Anne Cassidy Unanswered Questions by Anne Cassidy

Anne Cassidy suggests that unanswered questions are the perfect way to kickstart your writing

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The Guardian Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean The Guardian Tree by Geraldine McCaughrean

Read Geraldine McCaughrean's opening to The Guardian Tree as a stimulus for your own story.

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Another World by Patrick Cave Another World by Patrick Cave

Patrick Cave invites you to imagine another world before you start writing your story.

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Straight into the Story by Marcus Sedgwick Straight into the Story by Marcus Sedgwick

Marcus Sedgwick suggests writing a first paragraph that takes you straight into the story.

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Inspirational Places by Caroline Pitcher Inspirational Places by Caroline Pitcher

Inspirational spaces are important to Caroline Pitcher.

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A Running Start by Linda Newbery A Running Start by Linda Newbery

Looking for some ideas for starting a story? Try Linda Newbery's running start.

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