Story starters Archives - Tristan Bancks

Tristan March 17, 2015

Advice For Young Writers

Here are my top ten writing tips for children published recently in Just Kidding Magazine. I hope you find lots of inspiration. I learnt … View Post

Tristan March 7, 2013

Sideways Stories From Wayside School Story Starters

This morning my sons and I used Louis Sachar’s Sideways Stories From Wayside School as a jumping-off point for our weekly writing session. … View Post

Tristan February 27, 2013

‘I Remember’ Story Starter

‘Where do you get your ideas?’ That’s what kids always ask. I believe that the best place to search for story ideas is … View Post

Tristan February 7, 2013

Storystarters – Just a Dog

Inspired by our recent reading of Michael Gerard Bauer’s brilliant novel Just a Dog, I have been working with my sons on our … View Post

Tristan January 31, 2013

Mac Slater Coolhunter Word Find Puzzle

Here is a Word Find puzzle based on my middle-grade Mac Slater Coolhunter books. Happy searching. But first you have to work … View Post

Tristan November 27, 2012

My Totally Awesome Story

A fun morning spent working with my sons on stories. We used Pat Flynn‘s new creative writing book for kids, My Totally Awesome … View Post

Tristan December 14, 2011

Room to Read : Meet Inkam

The video below illustrates why I support Room to Read, an organisation showing us that ‘World change starts with educated children’. They have built … View Post

Tristan July 31, 2011

Story Starters: Food Glorious Food

In my 4th grade ‘Anything Goes’ writing book, almost every story was about food. Lollies mainly. Food is an important aspect of stories for … View Post

Tristan July 18, 2011

Story Starters: Worst Job in the World

Here’s another Story Starter, perfect for getting kids and adults writing. This one is based on my short story ‘Tooth Job’ from My … View Post