Creative Writing Workbook (Ages 9–12) – Chapter 4 Sample: Conflict

A step‑by‑step creative writing course for ages 9–12, with fun warm‑ups, SPAG activities and creative challenges that help pupils craft a strong short story.

This free sample includes Chapter 4: Conflict, one of the most engaging lessons from Crazy Creatives, a 10‑chapter writing workbook created by English teacher and published author Caroline Boxall. The full course guides young writers through the essential elements of story craft, building confidence and skill with every chapter.

What’s included in this sample
A Crazy Warm‑Up to spark imagination
A SPAG activity that makes grammar purposeful and engaging
An Awesome Activity focused on developing conflict in narrative writing
Clear, friendly explanations suitable for classroom or home learning
A strong sense of the workbook’s structure, tone, and creative approach

About the full Crazy Creatives course
Across ten structured chapters, pupils learn to:
build characters
create vivid settings
develop conflict and plot
write dialogue
use descriptive techniques
edit and polish their work

By the end of the full course, students produce a polished 500‑word short story they can enter into Caroline’s** International Short Story Competition,** where 50 young writers are published in a real book.

Ideal for KS2 and early KS3 English
Creative writing lessons
After‑school clubs
Home learning
Stretch and challenge
Supporting reluctant writers

About the author
Caroline Boxall is a children’s author, educator, and curriculum designer who specialises in helping young writers unlock confidence, creativity, and craft.
Find more creative writing resources and competition details at:
[CarolineBoxall.com] (https://www.carolineboxall.com/)