Historically, I have found that students are generally unsure of how to end a story. Stories end of up being a dream or they’re wrapped a little too conveniently. Rarely do students steer forwards an ending that is surprising, shocking or a twist ending. Why is that? Because students draw from what they know. They … Continue reading Change the Ending – Challenging your students to think outside the box

Inspiration is everywhere, but sometimes it is difficult to see. Sometimes our students need help in this department. We can't expect them to be filled with ideas and know exactly how to develop their story. Sometimes, we need to model the process of writing a story. Below, I have outlined a simple method that you … Continue reading How to Write a Short Story When You Have No Ideas