Looking for ways to help young writers get started with their stories? We asked some famous familiar faces to share their top tips on writing and finding inspiration for a great story.
Every story begins with an idea - and creativity and inspiration can come from anywhere! Through books, songs, pantomimes, or even your favourite TV actors bringing characters to life.
From writing a story map and knowing your start and end, to thinking about what would happen If your cat went on an adventure!
Watch Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Olly Murs, Radio 2's Romesh Ranganathan and Sara Cox, Laura Doddington, Radio 1 Extra's Fee Mak, Mister Maker and Mama G share their number one tip on getting started and sparking imaginative storytelling.
Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Olly Murs, Sara Cox and more share their best top tips for writing a 500 Words story.
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