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Published: Wed 9th Apr 2025
We’ve got the family covered this year! Check out our bumper Easter blog packed full of activities and Easter fun.
By Jenni Harrison | Easter, Activities
Published: Fri 20th Oct 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
Published: Mon 7th Aug 2023
Keep your children entertained over the summer holidays with these fun activities that will engage and inspire them whilst supporting literacy learning.
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Annual Showcase, Book Reviews, Competitions, Holiday activities, Kids, SPaG Monsters
Published: Fri 3rd Feb 2023
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
Published: Fri 4th Nov 2022
Hayley Hoskins gives us an inside look on all things 'The Whisperling'. From where the idea for the book came from through to a description of the published book! Plus a fun writing challenge for you at the end of the read...
By Hayley Hoskins | Activities, Author, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 28th Oct 2022
We have a spooky challenge for you this Halloween! Inspired by the book "The Mystery of Raspberry Hill" by Eva Frantz...
By Callum Elsom | Activities, Author
Published: Fri 30th Sep 2022
Ever thought about writing a book review but unsure where to start? Here are our top tips for writing a book review, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Lynsey | Activities, Book Reviews, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Mon 22nd Aug 2022
Ever thought about writing a script but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for script writing, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Annual Showcase, Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Mon 15th Aug 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
Published: Tue 31st May 2022
We've put together some Jubilee themed writing activities for kids for a bit of fun over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
Published: Fri 6th May 2022
The role of a teacher is endless. Supporting young ones in developing and finding themselves can be hard! That’s why we’ve created this teacher guide on how to help your class on their journeys of self-discovery.
Published: Sun 1st May 2022
The world around us... what do you love, or dislike? Share with us your thoughts on nature, wildlife, pollution, climate change...
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Environment, Family, Kids, Parents, Poetry
Published: Thu 21st Apr 2022
Author Matthew Fox share's the story of his latest book and his top thing to consider when writing.
By Matthew Fox | Activities, Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Recommended Reads
Published: Thu 7th Apr 2022
Non-fiction author Martin Howard has created us an exclusive writing challenge, there's even an exciting giveaway to stay entertained over Easter
By Martin Howard | Activities, Author, Easter, Family, Holiday activities, Illustrator, Kids
Published: Sun 20th Mar 2022
Support your pupils in creating original characters for their Bonkers Monsters stories with these handy ideas!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Competitions, Kids, SPaG Monsters, Teachers, Top Tips
Published: Wed 9th Mar 2022
"Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup" children's author Andy Sagar shares his top writing tips for magical stories...
By Andy Sagar | Activities, Author, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Guest Blog
Published: Sun 13th Feb 2022
Find out award-winning Kieran Larwood's top 3 tips on creating amazing characters in your stories...
By Kieran Larwood | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Top Tips
Published: Fri 4th Feb 2022
To celebrate the release of 'Wolf Girl' by Jo Loring-Fisher we've got an exclusive activity and giveaway!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Competitions, Family, Holiday activities, Kids
Published: Fri 4th Feb 2022
Writing a story in the style of a diary is a brilliant way to get your readers inside the mind of your main character straight away. Here's author Kathy Weeks' inside knowledge to help you!
By Kathy Weeks | Activities, Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Writing Tips
Published: Tue 1st Feb 2022
The amazing Gill Lewis has written a guest blog for us to celebrate the launch of "A Street Dog Named Pup!"
By Gill Lewis | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Mon 31st Jan 2022
Celebrate your favourite person in verse with Poetry Idol and you could win them, and yourself a fantastic prize!
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Kids, Parents, Poetry, Teachers
Published: Thu 27th Jan 2022
Go from novice to finished podcast in no time with this simple podcast guide for teachers and young writers.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers
Published: Wed 19th Jan 2022
In the next instalment of the SPaG Monsters' grammar guide, we tackle the difficult task of differentiating bear vs bare.
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Parents, SPaG Monsters, Top Tips
Published: Tue 11th Jan 2022
To celebrate the release of Gillian Cross & Alan Snow's latest book "Ollie Spark and the Accidental Adventure", Gillian shares with you some amazing mystery writing tips...
By Gillian Cross | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Writing Tips
Published: Tue 28th Dec 2021
The New Year is here to why not take the opportunity to get write into it 😉 Here are some ideas for writing resolutions anyone can use to kick of 2022 the write way
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Christmas, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, Writing Tips
Published: Tue 9th Nov 2021
In the first of our SPaG Monsters' grammar tips, we look into prepositions, what they are, and how to recognise them.
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Parents, SPaG Monsters, Top Tips
Published: Mon 8th Nov 2021
Fun poetry writing competition encouraging budding writers to be inspired by this time of year.
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Kids, Poetry, Teachers
Published: Fri 5th Nov 2021
Check out amazing author Bec Hill's top 5 writing tips!
By Bec Hill | Activities, Author, Top Tips, Guest Blog
Published: Tue 2nd Nov 2021
We have this handy tip and activity on how to set the scene perfectly when writing your book
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Holiday activities, Kids, Writing Tips, Toolkit
Published: Fri 29th Oct 2021
Halloween is here! We've put all of our amazing resources into one big blog including a Halloween Hunt and spooky poetry tips.
By Spook Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads
Published: Wed 27th Oct 2021
Check out our pre-made clues you can use to have a fun Halloween night in this year!
By Spook Chapman | Activities, Family, Parents
Published: Wed 20th Oct 2021
A handy guide to common poetry types that you can use to inspire fangtastic Halloween-inspired poems!
By Lynsey | Activities, Event, Family, Holiday activities, Poetry
Published: Wed 20th Oct 2021
Find out how to get involved in this spooktacular poetry competition!
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Poetry
Published: Fri 8th Oct 2021
Bookshop Day is such a fun event! Placing focus on independent book stores around the day, it's a celebration of niche stores and buying books!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Event, Family, Parents
Published: Thu 7th Oct 2021
The big day has finally come... Check out our heaps of Poetry resources, interviews, guest blogs, superstar poets and more!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Event, Family, Illustrator, Interview, Kids, Parents, Poetry, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Fri 10th Sep 2021
To celebrate this year’s Roald Dahl day we’ve created this wonderful blog all about the whacky author
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Family, Recommended Reads, Teachers
Published: Thu 26th Aug 2021
Author of ‘The Week at World’s End’ and Letters from the Lighthouse’ Emma Carroll has created an exclusive writing challenge for Young Writers. Have some fun and practice your skills.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads
Published: Wed 18th Aug 2021
Looking to improve your writing and create your best entry for the Big Poetry Party? Check out these writing tips that are sure to take your poem to the next level.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Poetry
Published: Sat 14th Aug 2021
Our YouTube channel has a wealth of resources. From megastars to writing advice, you won’t find this content anywhere else!
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Family, Interview, Kids, Parents, Virtual
Published: Fri 13th Aug 2021
8-year-old Super Sam has created us a Junior Toolkit unboxing video, watch here!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids, Parents, Toolkit, Alumni
Published: Thu 29th Jul 2021
We’ve created a list full of cheap and fun date ideas anyone can do with their mates.
By Reta Kvietkauskaite | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids
Published: Wed 28th Jul 2021
The first full day with your class is scary, nerve-wracking, and important. We’ve collected some great ideas to help you and your pupils ease into the New Year with fun and excitement.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Teachers
Published: Fri 16th Jul 2021
Join in the festivities and celebrate our birthday with us. You’re invited to celebrate with us at our Big Poetry Party.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Competitions, Holiday activities, Kids, Poetry
Published: Wed 14th Jul 2021
Download our handy character fact file sheet to help you develop characters, come up with ideas and stoke imagination!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Toolkit
Published: Thu 8th Jul 2021
SPaG Monsters is an online game for 6-11 year-olds. The Monsters are here to help boost English skills in a fun and engaging way, find out more here!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Virtual, SPaG Monsters
Published: Mon 5th Jul 2021
The Complete Writer’s Toolkit – Junior Edition has been released! This wonderful kit is the perfect tool to help 8-12-year-olds let their imaginations go wild and write their own books.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids, Toolkit
Published: Fri 25th Jun 2021
The Times’ sports reporter Rick Broadbent breaks down how to write an amazing Football report ready to go straight into tomorrow’s newspaper.
By Rick Broadbent | Activities, Author, Interview
Published: Fri 25th Jun 2021
Author Tom Mitchell has created a writing challenge just for Young Writers! You can win a copy of his brand-new book by using the story starter and creating your own adventure.
By Tom Mitchell | Activities, Author, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Guest Blog
Published: Wed 9th Jun 2021
From holding a book signing at home to a photo shoot, why not treat your newly published author as the superstar they are.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids
Published: Fri 4th Jun 2021
We’ve gone all out this year for World Environment Day. Check out our recommended reads, environmental tips from social media, a fun eco activity and our author interview!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Environment, Illustrator, Interview, Kids, Parents, Recommended Reads, Teachers
Published: Sun 16th May 2021
Pandemic Poetry builds a safe space for writers to create poems about their future. Aimed at empowering youth and nurturing a community, we’re encouraging everyone to look at their future with hope and excitement.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Competitions, Kids, Teachers, Poetry
Published: Wed 12th May 2021
From the rules, format, and how to write them, find out everything you need to know about limericks.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Wed 28th Apr 2021
We believe students shouldn’t miss out on the fun school trips bring! Read our tips to help you bring the school trip into the classroom.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Teachers, Top Tips, Virtual
Published: Mon 26th Apr 2021
Join in the fun! This Friday is our animal antics day, get creative and you could win a special prize
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Competitions, Family, Kids, Teachers
Published: Wed 14th Apr 2021
When writing fiction this is an important technique to master, use this activity to help you practise.
By Ben Reeves | Activities, Kids, Parents, Writing Tips, Toolkit
Published: Tue 6th Apr 2021
Use this character questionnaire to help craft fictional characters. Interesting characters are the basis for amazing story writing.
By Ben Reeves | Kids, Parents, Writing Tips, Activities, Toolkit