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The Complete Writer’s Toolkit – Junior Edition is out now!
Published: Mon 5th July 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
How to Write a Brilliant Football Report - From author and The Times reporter Rick Broadbent
Published: Fri 25th June 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
Tom Mitchell – Guest author writing challenge
Published: Fri 25th June 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
From holding a book signing at home to a photo shoot, why not treat your newly published author like the superstar they are
Published: Wed 9th June 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
World Environment Day: Fun environmental activity, green recommended reads and special author interview
Published: Fri 4th June 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
Pandemic Poetry – Futures of Hope
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
Our one-stop guide to all things Limericks
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
Tips on how to take your class on a virtual school trip
Published: Wed 28th April 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
Join in the antics with fun animal masks and book giveaway
Published: Mon 26th April 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
Writing advice – show, don’t tell
Published: Wed 14th April 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