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The Importance of Representation: Arthur's Journey to Publication
Published: Fri 24th November 2023
The story of how one 7-year-old used the power of words to express his feelings about his stammer, which led to him becoming a published author.
By Emma Morton | Author, Family, Guest Blog, Interview, Parents, Poetry
Empowering Educators: How To Improve Writing Stamina
Published: Fri 10th November 2023
Tips and techniques to improve writing stamina in children of all ages.
By Jenni Harrison | Parents, Teachers, Top Tips
What Is Young Writers? A Few Questions That I Need To Know
Published: Thu 28th September 2023
We answer all your questions about our receiving a letter from Young Writers and what it means.
By Young Writers Admin | FAQs, Parents
6 Reasons Why a Diary Is Great For Children's Mental Health (And How To Get Them Started)
Published: Tue 7th February 2023
Keeping a diary or a journal has been shown to have many benefits for mental health, especially in children. With the increasing pressure and stress that kids face in today's world, it's more important than ever to provide them with healthy coping mechanisms.
By Ross | Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Free Summer Holiday Activities for Kids
Published: Mon 15th August 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
The World Around Us Poetry Writing Competition
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
SPaG Monsters' Grammar Guide - Antonyms & Synonyms
Published: Thu 28th April 2022
We're back with another SPaG Monsters grammar guide to support you in understanding cool grammar tips
By Jenni Harrison | Kids, Parents, SPaG Monsters
The bumper 2022 Easter blog!
Published: Tue 5th April 2022
We’ve got the family covered this year! Check out our bumper Easter blog packed full of activities and Easter fun
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Easter, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents
Author Gareth Peter invites us to join the dinosaur party, with his brand-new Picture Book
Published: Fri 1st April 2022
Join Young Writers and Gareth Peter on Dinosaur Street with this exclusive guest blog to celebrate the book's release and find out how it was conceived
By Gareth Peter | Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents
Where to find inspiration, an exclusive guest blog from author Dan Smith
Published: Wed 23rd February 2022
How to find inspiration, top tips, and how not to be boring! "Read How school visits and meeting readers has inspired my writing" by Dan Smith now...
By Dan Smith | Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips