Series 1 Series 2 Series 3

Series 1 Series 2 Series 3

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Series 3

Series 3 features 12 short videos covering storytelling mechanics such as how to use story conflict, how to write endings, choosing a character voice, and more!

Delivered by some of Australia’s brightest and best book creators, explore Series 3 below.

Key Concepts:

The different kinds of story conflict and using these to plan a story.
Crafting engaging plot twists and story surprises.
Visual story planning tools such as sketching and storyboarding.
Setting aside a time and place for reading and ways of creating a dedicated book nook.

Features:

Easy-to-follow short video tutorials from Australia’s most visionary book creators.
Expert knowledge in the foundational mechanics of storytelling.
Inspiring and creative activities for middle and upper primary students.

“The authors are fantastic, the content is great, the resources are out of this world…everything flowed really well.

- Emily, Teacher-Librarian

Lesson 1

All About Conflict

Emily Gale & Meg McKinlay spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Story Problems & Complications

Lesson 2

Plot Twists

Emily Gale & Shirley Marr spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

The unexpected bumps & turns in your plot road

Lesson 3

Place & Time

Elise Hurst & Kirli Saunders spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

All about story setting

Lesson 4

The End

Leanne Hall & Meg McKinlay spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Writing a satisfying wrap-up for your story

Lesson 5

All About Voice

Leanne Hall & Shirley Marr spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

The unique

style of your characters and you!

Lesson 6

Storyboarding

Aśka & James Foley spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Planning your story through visuals

Lesson 7

From Sketch to Finished Illustration

James Foley & Anna McGregor spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Taking your ideas through to completed art

Lesson 8

Stories Without Words

Elise Hurst & Shaun Tan spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Telling the whole story with pictures

Lesson 9

All About Zines

Aśka & Campbell Whyte spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Creating your own DIY mini books

Lesson 10

Audio Fiction

Ben McKenzie & Tamala Shelton spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Listening to stories, and reading them out loud

Lesson 11

Book Design

Anna McGregor & Campbell Whyte spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Crafting a book’s style

Lesson 12

Making a Reading Space

Ben McKenzie & Kirli Saunders spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Creating a comfy book nook, just for you!

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"The children got a lot out of it, I'm very possible towards the whole Story Tools program"

"The authors are fantastic, the content is great, the resources are out of this world... everything flowed really well"

- Emily, Teacher-Librarian

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