Educational Videos by Ellen Potter

Do you have so many story ideas that you don't know which one to choose? Or maybe whenever you start writing a story, a new idea pops into your brain and you abandon the old story for the shiny new one. Here are some ways to figure out which story idea to choose.

Are you feeling confused about how to plot your story? In this video I'll chat about my own method of plotting to create storylines that surprise and delight readers.

Do you struggle with procrastination? Many writers do. This video will help you to find your focus again and finish that story you started, or start the story you've been fantasizing about. Ellen shares some of her best writing tips and techniques to help you to avoid procrastination and get excited about your story again.

Do you have trouble finding story ideas? This video will help young writers to find their story inspiration and get excited about fiction writing! My dogs Hugo and Nigel are on hand to help spark creativity and imagination!

Finding good names for your characters can be tricky. Luckily, there are lots of ways for writers to figure out the perfect name for any character!

Writer's Block, or getting stuck, is a very common problem for writers. In this video, I'll give writers 4 great tips for getting unstuck. The strategies are simple and fun, and they will help beginning writers to handle their writing frustrations and finally finish their stories!

Good writing habits are the key to success in fiction writing. This video covers three powerful writing habits that will keep the creativity flowing!

Young writers often want to know if it's better to write their stories on a computer or in a notebook. Here are a few ideas on how you can decide what works best for your creativity.

Creating great characters is the key to writing powerful stories! In this video author Ellen Potter explains to young writers how they can bring their fictional characters to life.

Revision is a fiction writer's superpower! In this video, I'll talk about the importance of revision and how young writers can create stories that they are proud of!