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Small Bright Things - 100 Word Stories: A Short Form of Expansive Writing
Published: Fri 8th December 2023
Kim Culbertson, teacher and author of 100-Word Stories: A Short Form of Expansive Writing talks about the potential of 100-word stories in the classroom..
By Kim Culbertson | Fiction, Guest Blog, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Leavers' Books: Amazing Yearbooks For Your Class Made Easy
Published: Fri 1st December 2023
Leavers' Books offers a simple and stress-free way of creating lasting memories for your leavers with their easy-to-use online yearbook creator.
The Importance of Representation: Arthur's Journey to Publication
Published: Fri 24th November 2023
The story of how one 7-year-old used the power of words to express his feelings about his stammer, which led to him becoming a published author.
By Emma Morton | Author, Family, Guest Blog, Interview, Parents, Poetry
Empowering Educators: How To Improve Writing Stamina
Published: Fri 10th November 2023
Tips and techniques to improve writing stamina in children of all ages.
By Jenni Harrison | Parents, Teachers, Top Tips
Creative Writing Tips: How To Write An Amazing Mini Saga
Published: Fri 3rd November 2023
A mini saga is a story told in up to 100 words. We walk you through the writing process and give you plenty of hints and tips along the way to help you become a mini saga master!
Author Interview with Sophie Anderson
Published: Fri 27th October 2023
The Snow Girl is the brand-new novel from author Sophie Anderson, illustrated by Melissa Castrillon. We asked Sophie all about the inspiration behind the story.
By Sophie Anderson | Author, Fiction, Guest Blog, Interview, Q&A
How Young Writers Inspired a Deputy Head Teacher to Write a Book
Published: Mon 23rd October 2023
Rachel Knox, teacher, deputy head & author of The Primary School Giraffe tells us how Young Writers inspired her very own picture book!
By Rachel Knox | Author, Guest Blog
How to Create a Beastly Monster by Jack Meggitt-Phillips
Published: Fri 20th October 2023
Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany books, writes a guest blog on how to create your very own monster!
By Jack Meggitt-Phillips | Activities, Author, Competitions, Fiction, Kids, Writing Tips
The Big Halloween Blog!
Published: Fri 13th October 2023
Halloween is here! We've put all of our amazing resources into one big blog including a Halloween Hunt and spooky poetry tips.
By Jenni Harrison | Competitions, Event, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads, Games, Halloween
If You Want To Write, Read�
Published: Fri 29th September 2023
Frances Moloney, author of her new book City Of Horses explains the journey she took in order to become a writer!