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: Give your protagonist unique, real-life qualities to make them stand out.

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The timestamp on your file suggests a story from . While the world was quiet and socially distanced, a different kind of magic was unfolding in a small, snow-covered suburban home. The Christmas stowaway : Give your protagonist unique, real-life qualities to

A Step-By-Step Guide to Helping Your Child Write a Story - Reading Eggs While the world was quiet and socially distanced,

: Every good story needs a hurdle, whether it’s a character fighting the odds or a "coming of age" moment.

If you're looking to create a narrative from your own memories, here are a few tips from Reading Eggs and Reedsy :

At , just as the file name suggests, the camera didn't catch a sleigh. Instead, it captured a tiny, frantic movement near the base of the Christmas tree. A stray kitten, lured in by the smell of leftover ham and the warmth of the radiator, had squeezed through a loose vent in the floor.