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.
