there's a story
Stories happen to those who know how to tell them​: Drawing from Paul Auster’s words, THERE’S A STORY believes that every child is a potential writer-to-be: if you can come up with a story in your mind, you might as well put it down too.

THERE’S ​A STORY is a ​Creative writing & Illustration lab​, founded by writing mentor Viviana Miliaresi, to help young people aged 7-12 find their voices and tell their stories.

THERE’S A STORY uses writing and illustration to kindle young folks imagination, build confidence, cultivate mutual respect and develop empathy and communication skills.

In every THERE’S A ​STORY session, the school or online classroom gets transformed into an Imagination, Writing Games and Story Lab, where children are invited to:

Approach ​ideas, information and literary works ​cross-curricularly

Develop their train of thought ​using basic narrative tips

Take initiatives

Articulate and ​trust their ideas

Develop social skills within the classroom (or online)

Kindle their imagination

Embrace literature

Create their own poems, stories, scenario

See their ideas get transformed into​ fanzines, podcasts and songs, in collaboration with professional sound designers, typographers & illustrators

 

Testimonials

Testimonial #1

“Thank you for all your encouragement and enthusiasm over the years. Both of my kids have gotten so much from your creative writing sessions and have been eager to return each term. You have helped unlock their creativity and given them the confidence to take forward their ideas (however wacky!).”

— Rebecca, mum of Ella & Finn | Honeywell Junior School 2019

Testimonial #2

“Both my son and daughter have been repeat attendees at Viviana’s Creative Writing class because they enjoy it so much. They love having the opportunity to ‘write and draw what we want’ and to get their creative juices flowing. They always return full of excitement and great new ideas!”

— Clodagh, mum of Rory and Lois | Honeywell Junior Schools 2019

Testimonial #3

“My 3 boys, of VERY different personalities and abilities, have all thoroughly loved Creative Writing Club. Viviana has a wonderful way of drawing out creativity from the children without them being put off by writing. The kids become confident in their imaginations which then feeds into their expressive writing skills. I thoroughly recommend the club and Viviana. She is ace!”

Sia, mum of Lucas, Matthew & Adam | Honeywell Junior School 2019

Testimonial #4

“Leonora was so excited about joining Viviana’s club and hasn’t been disappointed - she adores Creative Writing and it is a major highlight of her week!”
— Victoria, Leonora's mum | Honeywell Junior School 2019

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