Creative writing
How to draft your writing
Practice makes perfect and creating a draft is your first step towards a great story. Learn how to draft your writing with ±«Óătv Bitesize 3rd level English.
How to use language for effect
Word choices can bring your characters and settings to life. Learn how to use language for effect with ±«Óătv Bitesize 3rd level English.
How to use structure for effect
Writers shape their stories in order to create an emotional response in the reader.
How to engage the reader in the opening paragraph
Your story's first lines should grab the reader's attention. Learn how to engage the reader in the opening paragraph with ±«Óătv Bitesize 3rd level English.
How to use linguistic devices in your writing
Similes and metaphors add flavour to your fiction by making evocative, sometimes surprising comparisons. Learn how to use linguistic devices with ±«Óătv Bitesize 3rd level English.
How to create atmosphere and setting
Atmosphere and setting are important components of all creative writing. Writers often show atmosphere through implicit meanings. Setting is the place and time the story occurs.
How to structure and punctuate direct speech in fiction
Dialogue makes a story engaging, if you make it clear who's speaking. Learn how to structure and punctuate direct speech in fiction writing.
How to write a complex sentence
Sometimes you may want to flesh out a short sentence, in order to add more detail or meaning. Learn how to write complex sentences with ±«Óătv Bitesize 3rd level English.
How to link ideas in sentences
Conjunctions can link two ideas, contrast them or show cause and effect. Learn how to link ideas in writing with ±«Óătv Bitesize 3rd level English.
Video playlist
Sanjeev Kohli highlights disgusting Scots words. Video
Sanjeev Kohli looks at Scots words which make us feel uncomfortable.
Scots words for weather. Video
Presenter and singer Michelle McManus describes the weather in Scots.
Jolomo uses Scots words to describe expressive arts. Video
The artist Jolomo explains how Scots words often sums up his thoughts about a landscape.
Creating parody. Video
How humorous intent can be created through parody in writing.