![]() They most likely know the meaning of these words, but may not know how to apply them in a creative way. Prompt (continued): Where does a Doggophant usually live? Is it a magical Night Zoo? Step 3: Structure and Plotīefore planning the plot, they need to understand the structure of writing a story - having a beginning, middle, and end. They don’t need to worry about figuring out all the details right away - that will happen as they go. Through this brainstorming process, they can officially decide on a setting and a genre. This is a chance for your child to think about what is most interesting to them. A helpful way to start brainstorming is to ask your child about places they have been to, learned about or seen on TV/read about in stories. In order to start writing a story, your child needs to decide where it takes place. Prompt: How about creating a character that is half dog, and half elephant? You can call it a Doggophant! What does a Doggophant like to eat? Step 2: Setting and Genre These are typically parents, siblings, friends, and spouses, but for now, your child doesn’t need to create that many! You can ask them what kinds of characters come to mind, and aim for two or three side characters. From there, they can create side characters, which can be explained as people who are important to the main characters. The villain is typically portrayed as a negative character who introduces a problem (the antagonist), and the hero is a positive character who solves the problems (the protagonist). ![]() You can explain the most common structure of a story, where two main characters act as hero and villain. Once they have a character, you can encourage your child to think of that character’s “why”, answering questions such as: Maybe they will create a human, or maybe they will create a made-up species! From there, they can brainstorm what would happen in the character’s life, and what other characters would be involved. These key details allow the child to start building a story.Įncourage your child to create any character they want. Once your child creates a character, they can start building outwards - giving that character a name, personality traits and finally a universe that it lives in. Step 1: CharactersĬreating a character is a good way to get started. The more that your child reads, the easier it will be for them to start writing. When all else fails, encourage your child to read more. Whether they get inspired by drawing or perhaps your child uses unconventional materials like arranging fridge magnets to get inspired, there are many ways to get your children to start thinking about how to express themselves. With no pressure, they can create a stream-of-consciousness piece that can start as a jumping off point.Ĭreative writing doesn’t even have to start with writing: it can start from what inspires your child. Instead of writing a specific story, they can start by free writing (which simply means writing about anything). ![]() Your child may not be quite ready to start, and that’s perfectly normal writing can be difficult! Luckily, there are several activities that can help ease them into the writing process. ![]() ![]() Creative writing can be a real positive force for children’s lives and development, but how does a child get started with creative writing? There are many ways, but it can often be helpful to have a structure to work from, so we’ve outlined some simple steps on how your child can write a story and enjoy themselves in the process! As they brainstorm, a lot of ideas will come to mind, so we recommend they take notes throughout the process! Getting Started ![]()
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