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Creative Writing Tips: How to Write an Article
Published: Mon 15th August 2022
Ever thought about writing an article but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for writing articles, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Jenni Harrison | Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase
Free Summer Holiday Activities for Kids
Published: Mon 15th August 2022
A huge bundle of free summer holiday activities for young writers aged 4-12... get creative, be inspired, have fun!
By Lynsey | Activities, Family, Guest Blog, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, SPaG Monsters, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase
Create your own Impossible Ice Cream Challenge ???
Published: Fri 12th August 2022
We have a fun and creative challenge for you! Inspired by the book "The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams" by Shane Hegarty.
By Callum Elsom | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Story
Published: Mon 8th August 2022
Ever thought about writing a story but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for story writing, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Jenni Harrison | Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase
Guest Writing Challenge - An Adventure with your Favourite Video Game Character
Published: Fri 5th August 2022
An interesting starting point for a piece of creative writing; why not try out author Janelle McCurdy's challenge? Can you imagine yourself in a story with your favourite video game characters?
By Janelle McCurdy | Guest Blog, Holiday activities, Author, Writing Tips
One Simple Reason You Should Try SPaG Monsters....
Published: Fri 5th August 2022
KS1 teacher, Bobby Whiley tested out our SPaG Monsters online literacy app and found fantastic benefits for his pupils...
By Bobby Whiley | Holiday activities, Interview, SPaG Monsters
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Blog
Published: Mon 1st August 2022
Ever thought about writing a blog but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for writing blog posts, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
What to Read Next? I Let the Internet Choose my Book!
Published: Wed 27th July 2022
Sometimes choosing what you want to read next can be a struggle! English teacher Rachael Campbell tests out Whichbook - an automated recommended reading tool...
7 Top Tips for Young Writers from Author Lesley Parr
Published: Tue 19th July 2022
Lesley Parr, Boase Award nominated author of 'The Valley of Lost Secrets' has given her top 7 writing tips for budding authors...
By Lesley Parr | Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips
New Children's Laureate Announced!
Published: Wed 6th July 2022
Joseph Coelho has been announced as Waterstones’ Children’s Laureate 2022-2024, a post given to an author or illustrator who has inspired and entertained children with their work.