At 500 Words, we believe every child has a story worth telling. That’s why we don’t mark grammar, punctuation or spelling - we focus purely on the power of the story itself.
But we know that for some children, getting started can feel daunting. That’s where Beano’s ‘5 Fab Story Hacks’ come in!
Each activity sheet is packed with fun, bite-sized tips to spark imagination and break down the writing process into easy steps. From a Fairytale Remix to drawing your hero in simple steps, these five playful challenges are designed to help every young storyteller unlock their creativity and kickstart their 500 Words adventure.
Download now and let the storytelling begin! You can download black and white versions of each story hack here, for anyone who finds bright colours distracting or prefers a simpler design.
5 Fab Story Hacks
5 fun and creative exercises to spark story writing.
Six-Minute Story Challenge
Tell a story in the time it takes to go to the loo.
Let the Dice Decide
Roll a dice to unlock a weird and wonderful story set-up.
Fairytale Remix
Choose a well know story and add a twist to make it epic.
Oodles of Doodles
Kick off your story with a picture instead.
A Hero is Drawn
Figure out your hero by drawing them in 4 simple steps.
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Draw your story first with Beano!
Do you know a reluctant writer? Why not inspire story writing through drawing - let the words flow through their own inspired doodles!
