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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
Happy National Poetry Day!
Published: Thu 7th October 2021
The big day has finally come... Check out our heaps of Poetry resources, interviews, guest blogs, superstar poets and more!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Event, Family, Illustrator, Interview, Kids, Parents, Poetry, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Joshua Seigal's (very general) top poetry tips
Published: Wed 6th October 2021
Poet, writer and funny man Joshua Seigal has shared with us his top poetry tips to mark National Poetry Day.
By Joshua Seigal | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Poetry, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Guest Blog
Boost your Big Poetry Party entry with these writing tips
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Looking to improve your writing and create your best entry for the Big Poetry Party? Check out these writing tips that are sure to take your poem to the next level.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Poetry
Junior Toolkit Writing tip - The Character Fact File
Published: Wed 14th July 2021
Download our handy character fact file sheet to help you develop characters, come up with ideas and stoke imagination!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Toolkit
Teen self-esteem month: Tips, resources, and inspirational teen interview
Published: Wed 12th May 2021
To commemorate teen self-esteem month we want to share some useful resources that can help with self-esteem and mental health.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Interview, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
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
Author, YouTuber, Programmer and all-round genius. An interview with Ben Reeves
Published: Wed 21st April 2021
Ben is a man of many talents. He’s been writing for over 15 years and has decided to share his knowledge with other budding authors.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Toolkit
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
Need help creating fictional characters?
Published: Tue 6th April 2021
Use this character questionnaire to help craft fictional characters. Interesting characters are the basis for amazing story writing.
By Ben Reeves | Kids, Parents, Writing Tips, Activities, Toolkit