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Encouraging creativity, confidence and a lifelong love of words
We all remember the books that sparked our imaginations as children — the ones that made us dream, wonder, or feel deeply seen. But what we don’t always realise is this: those stories didn’t just entertain us… they gave us the tools to tell our own.
When children read widely and often, they begin to absorb the building blocks of storytelling — characters, plot, rhythm, dialogue. And when they’re encouraged to create their own tales, something incredible happens: their reading and writing skills grow together, naturally.
Here’s how you can help young readers become confident young writers — by inspiring them through the stories they already love.
✍️ Why Reading and Writing Go Hand in Hand
Reading opens the door to writing in a number of ways:
- It builds vocabulary and sentence structure
Children begin to notice how language works — not through drills, but through joyful exposure. - It teaches story structure
They start to understand how stories begin, build, and end — and how characters face challenges. - It sparks ideas
One good book can lead to a hundred new questions or “What if?” moments — perfect for budding writers.
Reading shows children what’s possible. Writing lets them explore what’s personal.
📚 Let Them Write Like a Reader
Children don’t need to be perfect spellers or grammarians to write stories. What they need is permission to explore, play, and express themselves without fear of “getting it wrong”.
Here’s how you can support that:
- Encourage imitation as inspiration
After reading a favourite book, ask:
“What do you think happens next?” or “Would you change the ending?” - Invite character creation
Suggest they invent a new friend for the main character — or a new villain! - Use picture books as prompts
A single illustration can lead to a whole short story. - Celebrate effort, not perfection
Focus on their ideas and creativity, not on spelling or punctuation in early drafts.
Writing becomes less intimidating when it’s treated as fun, personal, and meaningful.
🧠 Benefits Beyond the Page
Helping children write their own stories doesn’t just improve literacy — it also boosts:
- Confidence – They realise their thoughts are worth sharing.
- Empathy – They learn to see the world through other perspectives.
- Problem-solving – Storytelling is filled with “what next?” and “what if?” thinking.
- Emotional expression – Writing provides a safe way to process feelings.
Plus, when a child sees their words on a page — even if it’s just stapled paper or a scribble in a notebook — they light up with pride. That sense of ownership is priceless.
Start Small, Dream Big
Your child’s first story might be about a talking banana, a football match on Mars, or their own trip to the park — and that’s wonderful.
All that matters is that it’s theirs.
Stories don’t need to be perfect to be powerful. They just need to be true to the voice telling them.
Explore Stories That Inspire Young Writers
At chanthology.com, we believe every child has a story worth telling. That’s why we curate books that spark imagination, foster emotional growth, and encourage self-expression — from the very first page.
Because when children fall in love with reading, they often discover the courage to start writing too.
And that’s where their own stories begin.