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Inklewriter
Get your class writing and publishing interactive stories. Watch the tutorial and then get started on the creative process.
http://www.inklestudios.com/inklewriter

Storybird
Storybirds are short, visual stories that you make with family and friends to share and print. A huge art collection is available for illustrations. http://storybird.com/

Picture Book Maker
Create your own picture book. Drag and drop the items onto the cover, the pages and the back. Once you do, slide the size and the action bar to change your picture.  Add your own story to the pages.  Once you are done, it can be printed or sent to an email address. http://www.artisancam.org.uk/flashapps/picturebookmaker/picturebookmaker.php
 
Little Bird Tales
"Capture your child's voice and
imagination with our creative story building tool and share them with friends and family... Encourages creativity and self   expression; Helps reinforce reading and writing skills; A GREEN alternative to books; NO ads, NO merchandising, NO
external links; Made with kids...http://littlebirdtales.com
 
My Story Maker
My StoryMaker is an interactive
story tool. It lets you control characters and objects - and creates sentences
for you! Once you are done with your story, save it online or print it out in
the Library.
http://www.carnegielibrary.org/kids/mystorymaker/
 
StoryJumper
StoryJumper is a tool that helps
you create your own children's book in just 7 steps.  Use their art or your own
drawings & photos to illustrate your story.  Then, you can share stories
online or order a printed copy.
http://www.storyjumper.com/main/index/home
 
A Dog's Life: the autobiography of a stray
Use this tool to create many
different stories about stray dogs.  You can make up to five
scenes.
http://www.scholastic.com/dogslife/createtale.htm

Tell-a-Story
You can tell thousands of different stories by choosing one of the Tell-a-Story Challenges and letting your imagination go wild. Use the characters, backgrounds, and props to tell a story that you can send to your friends.
[site http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/story.html
 
It's My Life - Story Strips
Fill in the blanks in the comic strip scenarios.  Print your completed strip or send it to someone.  Themes have to do with finding your way out of a sticky social situation. http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/story_strips_flash.html
 
PicLits
This is a wonderful tool to explore creativity. Choose one of the photos, then use the words listed (or go freestyle) to write a caption that enhances or inspires. Share your work with others, by email or social network site. You can see others' work in the
gallery.  If you sign up (no charge), you...http://www.piclits.com/compose_dragdrop.aspx
 
The Art of Storytelling
There are three different areas to explore on this site: experience a story, tell a story and build a story.
http://www.artofstorytelling.org/write-a-story
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