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All My Friends are Superheroes (9–12 years)

In this course, you’ll create your very own superhero story with help from Daisy Henwood. Start by thinking about the small things that make you special—like spotting the perfect banana or giving great hugs—and turn them into superhero powers! You’ll build a unique character profile and use it to write your own story.

Course•By Daisy Henwood

Free
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All The World's a Stage (6–9 years)

In this course, Isabelle King will guide you in creating a Tudor-inspired story to perform for Queen Elizabeth I and her dog! You’ll develop a character, setting, poem, title, and an exciting story beginning. By the end, you’ll have uncovered the name of the Queen’s dog and received a poster to design your story’s front cover—plus, you can keep writing your tale in your own time!

Course•By Isabelle King

Free
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Art in a Time of Crisis (13–17 years)

How to create positivity through writing

Course•By Daisy Henwood

Free
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Bodies of Work: Writing Poems (13–17 years)

Course•By Lewis Buxton

Free
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How to Write Weird (13–17 years)

Embracing weirdness in your writing

Course•By James Smart

Free
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Jurassic Words (8–11 years)

What would you write in a poem to a dinosaur? How would you fill a museum to tell future generations about us? Can tiny details tell epic stories? Be inspired by Dippy the Dinosaur in this series of three fun and imaginative activities. Aimed at Key Stage 2, the activities can be completed in full or used individually as creative lesson starters or engaging home writing tasks.

Course•By National Centre for Writing

Free
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Poetry & Paradise (9–12 years)

What’s your idea of paradise — a beach, a treehouse, or somewhere only you can imagine? In this fun course, you’ll read awesome poems chosen by poet Lewis Buxton, then use them to spark your own ideas. You’ll learn how to dodge boring clichés, try exciting freewriting games, and create poems that are 100% yours. By the end, you’ll have your own unique vision of paradise in words.

Course•By Lewis Buxton

Free
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Story Prompts for Young Writers (ages 6 and above)

Course•By Isabelle King

Free
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The Magic of Language (9–12 years)

Discover the magic of words! In this fun, free course, you’ll explore how language is always changing, uncover cool old words, and start your very own language diary. Through challenges, prompts and creative writing activities, you’ll learn how to turn ideas into poems, stories, and songs. Tap into the wizardry of language — everyone has words waiting inside them, this is your chance to set them free and see where they take you!

Course•By James Smart

Free
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Writing Boudica (10 – 12 years)

An Iron Age Adventure for 10 – 12s. Are you ready to go on an Iron Age Adventure? In this course you will imagine that you have stepped back in time to ancient Britain. The Romans rule the land. You are part of the Iceni who live in the East of England, a little tribe who are causing a lot of trouble. The Iceni have risen up in rebellion against Roman rule - they don't like getting told what to do by the Romans.

Course•By Isabelle King

Free
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Writing Interesting Characters (10–12 years)

What makes a character feel real, like they could walk right out of a book? In this course, you’ll find out! You’ll learn how to give your characters strengths, flaws, and personalities that make them believable. You’ll also discover how to create a unique character 'voice' so they sound like themselves. By the end, you’ll have characters ready for exciting adventures in your own stories.

Course•By Cara Marks

Free
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Writing Interesting Characters (13–17 years)

What makes a character truly come alive on the page? In this engaging course, writer Cara Marks will walk you through the essentials of building believable, compelling characters that feel real to your readers. You’ll learn how to give your characters depth, develop a distinctive voice, and use their personality and perspective to shape the story itself, turning simple ideas into rich, character-driven narratives that capture attention and spark imagination.

Course•By Cara Marks

Free
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Writing Lyrics (9–12 years)

Ever wanted to try writing your own songs? In this fun, self-paced course, singer-songwriter Jess Morgan will guide you through the basics of songwriting, from exploring spoken word to building a catchy chorus that sticks in your head. You’ll learn creative tips, discover how to shape your ideas into music, and get advice for continuing your musical journey. Designed especially for 9–12-year-olds, you’ll finish by writing and performing a song of your very own.

Course•By Jess Morgan

Free
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Writing Scary (ages 11 and above)

Course•By Adam Z. Robinson

Free
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Writing Spoken Word Songs (13–17 years)

Ever wanted to try writing your own songs? In this inspiring course, songwriter Jess Morgan will introduce you to the art of spoken word songwriting, guiding you step-by-step from first idea to finished piece. You’ll explore how storytelling brings music to life, how to create vivid imagery that sticks in listeners’ minds, and how to craft a memorable chorus—before putting it all together to create a song that’s uniquely yours.

Course•By Jess Morgan

Free
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