Get involved in a the BBC's RaW Reading and writing initiative. It's a chance for the family to experience learning together. Perhaps as parents or grandparents enjoying that special family time. The nice thing about the stories you will write is that they can be specific to your family. So, you can use the names of your children as the main characters - even the dog can be in the story! Your characters can live in the same place as the children, know the same people or have the same interests. It will be an extra special gift that the child can keep forever. It would be nice to look back on it in in five or ten years - a story that was written and recorded just for your son or daughter! Need a bit more help? | | Helena Pielichaty |
Local author Helena Pielichaty published her first children's book in 1998 - and has had great success with her 'After School Series'. Helena is here to be your own personal writing coach - to guide you through the pitfalls of coming up with, writing and developing your bedtime story. Before you start writing - get ideas from Helena on how to plan it out.
 Planning Your Story >
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How do you bring your characters to life? - Helena knows!
Who's Who? >
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A good story has a good pace. This is how to keep the reader interested!
Keep it going >
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Do you want more?A wonderful free sticker and activity pack is available from the BBC. To get your hands on yours: 1. Call free 08000 150 950
2. Text 'GUIDE' to 80010
3. Click onto the raw website. bbc.co.uk/raw | 
