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Exclusive writing challenge from author Emma Carroll
Published: Thu 26th August 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
Piers Torday talks about The Wild Before, his career and advice for Young Writers
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Author of the Wild Series Piers Torday talks about his brand-new book and advice to other writers.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview
Interview with comedian and author Rosie Jones on her new uplifting book The Amazing Edie Eckhart
Published: Wed 4th August 2021
Comedian Rosie Jones was always destined to become a children’s author. With the release of her new book Edie Eckhart, Rosie’s childhood dreams have finally come true. Read more in our author interview.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview
6-year-old Guru is an author! Here’s his story
Published: Wed 4th August 2021
Who’s the youngest author you can think of? How about Guru, who aged just five created his very first book “sharing is caring”. Watch our interview with Guru here.
Author Em Norry talks Amber Undercover and how to become a writer
Published: Wed 21st July 2021
Saving money for University and having little guidance didn’t stop Em Norry from achieving her dreams, now she’s sharing her advice with other authors to give them a start.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview
Creativity in a Pandemic – Guest blog from Poet Kate Wakeling
Published: Tue 13th July 2021
Writer and Poet Kate Wakeling has created a guest blog just for Young Writers about creativity throughout the Pandemic.
By Kate Wakeling | Author, Interview, Poetry, Guest Blog
Author Katherine Woodfine on Nightfall in New York and her Sinclaire’s Mystery series.
Published: Wed 7th July 2021
Author of the famous Sinclaire’s Mystery series talks about the brand new instalment in the Taylor & Rose series, her journey to becoming a writer, and her advice for other creatives.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview
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
Author Derek Landy talks all things Skulduggery Pleasant and the new Grimoire
Published: Wed 23rd June 2021
Iconic author Derek Landy has been releasing Skulduggery Pleasant books since 2007. With the release of his self-dubbed “paraquel”, the Grimoire is a one-of-a-kind book like no other. Find out more in our interview with Derek.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview