Creative Writing For KS3: A Technique Guide

So you know the nuts and bolts you need to include in your creative writing. But how do you bring it all together?

By showcasing an exemplar for all eight types of creative writing task a student might come across, and pairing it with in-depth commentary that discusses not just the techniques, but also the art of weaving everything together, this new guide from Accolade Press seeks to demystify creative writing at Key Stage Three.

Tasks covered include:

• Stories based on verbal prompts

• Stories inspired by personal events

• Stories based on images

• Descriptions based on images

• Formal letter writing

• Speech writing

• Advertisement writing

• Newspaper writing

A university lecturer and long-time tutor, Eoin Bentick spends his life working with the English language. With expertise in medieval literature, he enjoys the diverse ways in which language has been crafted over the centuries.