SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...

In this video, explore advanced AI features for data analysis and creative writing, including crafting a ghost story with a unique European Bandai style. Discover the potential of AI in storytelling and character development

SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...

This video focuses on character development, an essential literary device in storytelling. It explains how characters, whether human, alien, or even inanimate objects, drive a narrative's progression. The video differentiates between...

In this series, ten playwrights discuss different approaches to their craft, including how to form a character. Featuring writers Simon Stephens, In-Sook Chappell, Evan Placey, Alecky Blythe, Tanya Ronder, Suhayla El-Bushra, Ryan Craig,...

In this video, a playwright shares practical tips for writing and developing plays, including setting aside dedicated writing time, reading aloud, seeking feedback, and incorporating personal quirks and experiences into the work. She...

This video features a playwright discussing their love of dialogue and how they approach writing it for their plays. They emphasize the importance of balancing naturalism with stylization and the process of refining dialogue through...

The wildly diverse, thoughtful and hilarious world of fanfiction -- where writers reimagine favorite stories like "Harry Potter," "Pokémon," "My Little Pony" and more -- is ever-growing and becoming a vital social and learning tool....

This HSC English Advanced video gives a general overview of the videos covered for Section 2 of Belonging including concept development, character development, plot structure, techniques and stimulus adaptation. I then go through a...

Pupil outcome: I can use semantic fields effectively in my creative writing. Key learning points: - A semantic field is a group of words related in some way. They can be related by meaning or in a more abstract way. - Writers...

In this video, the author talks about another AI tool called WriterZen, which is a writing assistant that helps in improving writing skills. It can check grammar, suggest vocabulary, and give feedback on the tone and style of the...

In this video, we will discuss the final steps to take before wrapping up the creation of a manga or comic story, reviewing the story and characters to ensure consistency and coherence, refining the dialogue and pacing, and making any...

This video features insights from a playwright on their writing process, including the importance of starting and not being judgmental of the first draft, the need for planning and structure, the role of research and mulling, and the...

Pupil outcome: I can carefully select verbs and adverbs to describe a malevolent character. Key learning points: - Careful selection of verbs and adverbs are key in description as they strongly impact meaning. - Changing a verb or adverb...

A hook is a sentence or group of sentences that will capture or “hook” your reader’s interest and lure him or her to keep reading. The hook, also called the lead, will set the tone and mood for your essay and establish A hook can be a...

The point of fiction is to cast a spell, a momentary illusion that you are living in the world of the story. But as a writer, how do you suck your readers into your stories in this way? Nalo Hopkinson shares some tips for how to use...

In this video, Jade interviews Lolita the lizard about creativity. Lolita explains that creativity is the power of imagination and finding new ways to solve problems. She shares a story about her friend Seth, who uses his creativity to...

Stories can spark children’s curiosity about the wider world and help them connect with the lives of other kids who live in different countries.



In this activity, children aged 8-11 will create a travel journal from a personal...

In this video, the author introduces the World Anvil platform, which is a web-based tool for organizing and sharing worldbuilding information. The author demonstrates how to use the platform and create a new world, along with different...

In this video, we will use a specific contextual prompt to obtain ideas from ChatGPT. We will provide a prompt to ask it for ideas about what to draw when feeling bored and examine the responses obtained. We will explore dreamscape...

Pupil outcome: I can rewrite two paragraphs of Katherine Mansfield's short story 'The Fly' (1922) shifting the focus from the boss to the character of Macey, the boss's employee. Key learning points: - Katherine Mansfield’s 'The Fly' is...

Pupil outcome: I can include a flashback in a piece of creative writing inspired by Natasha Bowen's 'Skin of the Sea'. Key learning points: - A flashback is a transition in a story to an earlier time in the life of one or more...

Robbie joined Microsoft in 1988. Over the next twenty-two years, he worked in various marketing and business management roles—including supporting the successful launch and expansion of Microsoft Office. As Chief Xbox Officer, he led...

Dialogue is a vital tool for bringing your story to life. In this lesson, we’ll explore how dynamic dialogue can enhance your writing by:*Developing characters*Engaging the reader*Advancing the plot*Establishing relationships*Setting...