Creative writing

Creative writing
- How to create a story structure
  Follow this easy to remember story mountain structure and learn how to organise your plot to build a great story.
- How to create a setting
  Learn how important it is to pick a compelling and exciting setting for your story.
- How to create a character
  Six simple steps to help you develop strong characters and make your stories even better.
- How to create a comic
  Find out how to combine words and pictures in a comic strip format and tell fantastic stories.
- How to write a script
  Get to grips with how to layout a drama script for actors and directors to follow.
- How to write poetry
  Learn how to share your emotions, reflections and ideas through writing great poems.
- How to write a play
  Some stories are written for people to perform. Find out how to write your own play.
- How to write a scary story
  Scary stories frighten the reader through suspense and shocks.
- How to write a science fiction story
  Science fiction stories are usually set in the future. Find out how to write your own science fiction story.
Video playlist
- Writing a Scots folk song. Video
  Singer Emily Smith help students to write a folk song in Scots at a music workshop.
- How to write a balanced argument. Video
  When writing a balanced argument there should be reasons for and against the topic.
- Doctor Who - creating a character. Video
  A brief guide to creating a character using the main characters from ‘Doctor Who’.
- A report on Madrid - the buildings, food and flamenco. Video
  In Madrid, there are three must do experiences - architecture, food and flamenco.
- The sinking of the Titanic - breaking news report. Video
  A mock news report about the sinking of the Titanic.
- Descriptive writing. Video
  How to write a descriptive piece based on the coastline.
- Doctor Who - scene montage. Video
  A montage of scenes from ‘Doctor Who’ with music, illustrating how they are set.
- Writing Scots poetry. Video
  Poet Liz Niven leads a workshop on writing a poem in Scots.
- How to write a formal report. Video
  A discussion about writing a factual report on kangaroos in a formal way.
- Creating strong images in writing. Video
  Descriptive language used to report a sighting of the Loch Ness monster.
- Persuading people to eat Brussels sprouts (pt 1/2) Video
  Why are Brussels sprouts so unpopular and can people be persuaded to eat more?
- Persuading people to eat Brussels sprouts (pt 2/2) Video
  A history of advertising and the different techniques used to promote products.

Video playlist