Creative writing
Do you think you can write a good story? Take a look at our tips for young writers and find out how you can make the most of your creative writing skills. Then enter the Macmillan Readers creative writing competition!
We asked best-selling children's author, Elizabeth Laird, to tell us where she finds her ideas and inspiration for her stories. As well as speaking about her own experienced of creative writing, Elizabeth offered tips and advice on how to approach creative writing, including setting the scene, and creating the perfect characters for your piece.
Elizabeth is the author of two graded readers published by Macmillan, Anna and the Fighter and The House on the Hill, both at Beginner level.
Read the interview with Elizabeth Laird.
The Macmillan Readers team is pleased to announce that the winner of our first creative writing contest was Fredrika Staf.
Fredrika's story displayed the strong characterisation and plot development we were looking for. If you would like to read her story, please click on the link below.
The Ramshackle House by Fredrika Staf.
Well done Fredrika!
Check back soon for a brand new creative writing competition!
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