11 Plus Story Writing Skills

The 11+ Story Writing Workshop

I'll Bring Out Your Child's Inner Voice

Does your child struggle to weave together a plot? I will give your child the skills and confidence to craft compelling short stories essential for nailing any creative writing exam.

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How Does It Work?

Discover how to capture stories with simple, yet effective plot outlines. This workshop is ideal for children in Years 4-6 preparing for competitive 11+ independent and grammar school exams. Creative writing is nothing to be scared of or intimidated by. But it is something very personal to your child. What inspires and engages them may not be the same as it is for others. If you let me, I’ll help your child unlock their individual writer’s voice and become the confident, happy and successful writer we both know they can be.

What will be covered?

We'll use an inspiring image to get you in the creative mood before we plan your story together. I’ll be there to help you focus on your own exciting plotline, using a basic planning frame.

I’ll support you by showing you how to use your story plan to help you structure your writing and avoid getting carried away! I’ll be there to help you focus on your own exciting plotline, using a simple planning frame.

There will be plenty of positive reinforcement as I’ll give you verbal feedback to help you as you go.

Reviews from parents

(4 reviews)

Claire's poetry workshop is absolutly amazing and I will highly recommend her! My 8 year old child truly loved it and learnt so much. Claire has a great way of teaching and is very knowledgeable, we can't wait to attend her next session.

Parent - South Devon

My daughter thoroughly enjoyed Claire's story writing workshop, which provided a safe and inviting space and story prompts to inspire creativity. My daughter loved writing her story and learnt to craft her story (beginning to end) in a structured and thoughtful way.

Parent

She liked the tiger picture to give her an idea where to start and because it was an interesting idea. She says her writing is more fun and easier now that she knows where her stories are going. She learned to have a plan which she has used again. She's also learned that it’s ok (and actually even good) to cross things out in her stories. Encouraged to edit. Given lots of positive encouragement and feedback.

Parent

What was your child's favourite aspect of course? Mainly creating that space for him to do what he enjoys the most by allowing him to learn more about creative writing while receiving very quickly nurturing and professional feedback, which allow him to grow and learn. It increased his confidence, which is helping him so much not only in terms of creative writing but at a personal level in other areas of his day to day life. I just think that Clare has set up an extremely well thought through structure for this sessions. For my son a plus was having other kids attending the session as encouraged him to be more active within the group.

Parent

Frequently Asked Questions

The workshop is ideal for children in Years 4-6. There is a maximum of 6 spaces.

Monday 17th February at 9.30am-11.00am (GMT)

The workshop fee is £60.00. The early bird fee is £49.00 when booked before the 31st January 2025.

To secure a place for your child simply use the online checkout or email clare@creativehare.co.uk

If you need to cancel, I do not offer a refund unless your child's place can be filled. However, you can move your booking to a different date.

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The 11+ Story Writing Workshop

I'll Bring Out Your Child's Inner Voice

How Does It Work?

What will be covered?

Igniting Ideas

Guided Writing Practice

Verbal Feedback

Reviews from parents

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