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Fiction Story Trainer

Learn every part of a great story — then write your own. Start at #1 and use Next → to flow through, ending at the Story Workshop.

▶ Start at the beginning
Grades K–3 · the basics
1
The Parts of a Story
Beginning, middle, end — character, setting, problem, solution.
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2
Who's in Your Story?
Characters, the main character, and how they feel.
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3
Show Me! Using Your Senses
Show feelings with the senses and actions.
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4
The Lesson of the Story
The big idea your story teaches.
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Grades 4–6 · the pillars
1
Plot Elements: The Story Mountain
POV, characters, setting, conflict, and the 5 plot parts.
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Characterization
Bring characters to life — show, don't state (STEAL).
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3
Show, Don't Tell
Turn feelings into action, senses, and dialogue.
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4
Literary Devices
Simile, metaphor, personification, imagery, and more.
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Theme
The big idea of your story — shown, not stated.
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Transition to High School · advanced
1
Advanced Plot: Structure & Pacing
Freytag, in medias res, subplot, pacing, foreshadowing.
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2
Deep Characterization
Character arc, motivation, the foil, and complexity.
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3
Show, Don't Tell & Subtext
Filter words, precise detail, and subtext.
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4
Advanced Literary Devices
Symbolism, motif, the three ironies, tone vs mood.
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5
Theme & Nuance
Theme as an implied argument, without preaching.
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Write it
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Story Workshop (capstone)
Fill in your plot diagram, write your story, and Fred coaches every part. Your work saves automatically.
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Pick your grade band above, learn the pillars, then write your story in the Workshop.