500 Words Story Writing Tips

The author of the brilliant Tracy Beaker series gives out her tips for successful writing

Howard Jacobson gives his top writing tips.

Author Oliver Jeffers gives his top writing tips.

Anthony Horowitz gives his top five tips for writing short stories as Chris Evans kicks off his 500 Words Short Story Competition.

Having added 'author' to his multi-stringed bow, comedian David Walliams shares his tips on how to write a great story and what inspired him to write.

Children's writer Andy Stanton - the creative mind behind the Mr. Gum series - gives his advice to young writers hoping to win the Chris Evans Breakfast Show's 500 WORDS competition this year.

One of the UK's most beloved children's authors, Dame Jacqueline Wilson, gave us her advice to aspiring young writers. Dame Jacqueline is part of the expert judging panel for Radio 2's 500 WORDS short story writing competition for the second year running.

Charlie Higson gives his top tips to young writers hoping to enter 500 Words.

Acclaimed Children's author Lauren Child - creator of the hugely popular 'Charlie and Lola' - gives her tips to inspire budding young writers thinking of entering the Chris Evans Breakfast Show's 500 WORDS competition.

Children's writer Andy Stanton - the creative mind behind the Mr. Gum series - gives his advice to young writers hoping to win the Chris Evans Breakfast Show's 500 WORDS competition this year.

Our head judge for 500 WORDS 2012, David Walliams, gives his writing tips to all those thinking of entering the competition.