SUBJECTS: English
YEARS: 5–6, 7–8
Some writers can write a short story in one sitting.
But for others – like David Malouf – it can sometimes take a bit longer to figure out where a story is going.
Watch as David explains that although writing is about an "enthusiastic rush", it is also about patience.
Have you ever written a story that you didn't know how to finish? Instead of giving up on it, why not put it aside for a few days or weeks and come back to it with fresh eyes.
Production Date: 2015
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