Creative writing charity for young people

15th birthday

Why six words?

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First Story recently challenged best-selling and prize-winning authors, including Michael Morpurgo, Neil Gaiman, Elif Shafak, our Ambassador, Tracy Chevalier and many others, to pen original six-word …

All of life in six words

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My friend said, if your young writers can do it, then why wouldn’t you ask professionals? Like all good things, it sounds easier than it is. Writing a six word story is actually a pretty steep …

First Story is 15

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We've grown up from the seed of an inspirational idea to an established charity championing creativity through a sustained programme for young people across England. Over fifteen years so many young …