Find out how an author decides what to write about in a story.

Fairy stories start with the words 'Once upon a time' but what comes next?

Find out how scary stories frighten the reader through suspense and shocks.

Science fiction stories are usually set in the future and in a world different from ours.

Celebrate World Book Day in this fun and interactive KS2 guide from BBC Bitesize.

Find out about different types of fiction and non-fiction texts.