We all love a great story, don’t we? Whether it’s delivered through a book, TV show or movie, we love getting to know amazing characters and embarking on unforgettable adventures. So how do you fancy writing your very own adventure story… in just a week?  Join Vampirates author Justin Somper on a half-term writing adventure! 

Maybe you already love writing and creating stories at home or school. Or maybe, as much as you like the idea of this, you don’t feel like you have the confidence or know-how? I’m delighted to be joining forces with First News to help you put together your very own Vampirate adventure and I’m going to show you how to do it in just seven easy steps. Why not tackle one step
each day?

You can put together your finished story however you like… it could be written in book form, it might be a graphic novel, you could even write it as a script for TV or a movie. So let’s get started…

The next character I’d like you to create is a Vampirate. That’s a pirate who is also a vampire – or a vampire who is also a pirate! Think about what place and time period they originally came from, remembering that Vampirates are immortal so they cannot (straightforwardly) die. Give them an intriguing name and think about their appearance – and how much of a clue their clothes might give to their origins.

Click here for Step four!