Series 1

Series 1 features 12 short videos covering storytelling mechanics such as genre, character development, creative inspiration and more!

Delivered by some of Australia’s brightest and best book creators, explore Series 1 below.

Key Concepts:

Finding inspiration and getting started
Story development, including character building, plot, genre and editing
Visual storytelling, including illustration and picture books
Importance of reading stories aloud

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

"Perfect for creative writing sessions, explaining the concept of genre, wider reading and extra work for extension."

- Karys, Secondary educator

Lesson 1

Story Sparks

George and Nova side by side, spliced together with graphic novel coloured backgrounds

Where do storytellers get their ideas?

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Lesson 2

Hooking Your Reader

Mat Larkin and Lili Wilkinson spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Great story openings that keep readers turning the page

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Lesson 3

Story Building Blocks

George and Nova side by side, spliced together with graphic novel black lines

What you’ll need to construct a story

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Lesson 4

All About Plot

Working out what goes where

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Lesson 5

Writing Characters

Mat & Melissa spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

The 'Wondrous Who' of your story

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Lesson 6

Introducing Illustrated Stories

Nicki & David spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Telling a story with pictures

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Lesson 7

Drawing Characters

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

Bringing imaginary friends to life

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Lesson 8

All About Genre

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

Story types & reading styles

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Lesson 9

Rhyming Stories

Nikki & Davina spliced together and separated by a double black line in the style of a comic book

Poems with Plot!

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Lesson 10

All About Picture Books

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

The magic meeting of words & pictures

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Lesson 11

Editing

Making a good story amazing

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Lesson 12

Reading Stories

Why we create them & why we share them

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"A great resource that taps into industry experts to break down the key elements of story writing - plus activities that are easy roll out!"

- Amelia, Primary & Secondary educator