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How to Write An Animal Character

Published: Tue 1st February 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

Poetry Idol Poetry Writing Competition

Published: Mon 31st January 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

So you want to make a podcast...

Published: Thu 27th January 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

SPaG Monsters' Grammar Guide - Bear vs Bare

Published: Wed 19th January 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

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