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Gillian Cross' Top Mystery Writing Tips
Published: Tue 11th January 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
Writing resolutions for the New Year
Published: Tue 28th December 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
SPaG Monsters' Grammar Guide - Prepositions
Published: Tue 9th November 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
Winter Wonderland Poetry Competition
Published: Mon 8th November 2021
Fun poetry writing competition encouraging budding writers to be inspired by this time of year.
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Kids, Poetry, Teachers
Bec Hill, Author of Horror Heights, Top 5 Writing Tips
Published: Fri 5th November 2021
Check out amazing author Bec Hill's top 5 writing tips!
By Bec Hill | Activities, Author, Top Tips, Guest Blog
Writing tips – Set the scene and choose the setting for your book
Published: Tue 2nd November 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
The Big Halloween Blog!
Published: Fri 29th October 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
The Halloween Hunt! Pre-made activity to create the perfect night in
Published: Wed 27th October 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
Trick Or Treat? Spooky Poetry Competition
Published: Wed 20th October 2021
Find out how to get involved in this spooktacular poetry competition!
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Poetry
Halloween Poetry Writing - Exploring Poetry Types Activity
Published: Wed 20th October 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