creative writing Archives - Tristan Bancks

Tristan August 16, 2022

Cop & Robber Book Soundtrack

Cop & Robber, my new crime-thriller for 10-14 year-olds, has a book soundtrack that I listened to over and over again as I wrote. … View Post

Tristan June 23, 2021

Writing Inspiration for Kids: Five Tips for Parents

Are you keen to spark creativity, encourage kids to write and just fill in some time over the school holidays? Take a look at … View Post

Tristan January 12, 2021

Anything Goes Book

The Anything Goes book is the core of my writing practice. And I believe it’s the key to inspiring young people to … View Post

Tristan November 2, 2020

Young Writers’ StorySchool Trailer

Young Writers’ StorySchool launches mid-November! An online video writing masterclass for kids and teens to supercharge writing in the classroom and at home. … View Post

Tristan July 26, 2017

Work on Your Story, Not Just in Your Story

In business they tell you to work on your business, not just in your business. In other words, don’t get stuck working … View Post

Tristan June 8, 2017

Vision Boarding for Writers

I’m a very visual writer. To tell a story I have to see it as well as hear it and feel it. … View Post

Tristan February 25, 2016

New Nit Story!

I’m on tour right now, brainstorming a new head lice story with kids around Australia. I seem to be obsessed with … View Post

Tristan November 10, 2015

ON THE RUN How it Was Written

One week to go before the US release of my Middle-Grade adventure novel On the Run (Farrar Straus Giroux), released in Australia as … View Post

Tristan September 17, 2015

WINNER of the MY LIFE Short Story Competition

Finally… I can announce the WINNER of the My Life Short Story Competition! After much deliberation, reading and re-reading the many brilliant stories … View Post