Creative writing for schools

Practical resources, fun activities and tips to help teachers embed creative writing in the classroom

Learning resources

Browse our creative writing learning resources for primary and secondary

Creative writing for secondary
Build writing skills with older pupils
Creative writing for upper primary
Activities using favourite authors to introduce younger pupils to creative writing
Phil Earle's creative writing masterclass
A video series covering inspiration, character, dialogue, plot and setting
Creative writing in Scots
Support creative writing in Scots in class
How to run an intergenerational writing project
Build relationships and share stories with older people in your community
Creating a picture book in class
Support older pupils to create a picture book they can share with younger pupils
Using 50 Word Fiction to support creative writing in school
Challenge your pupils to enter our writing competition