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Small Bright Things - 100 Word Stories: A Short Form of Expansive Writing
Published: Fri 8th December 2023
Kim Culbertson, teacher and author of 100-Word Stories: A Short Form of Expansive Writing talks about the potential of 100-word stories in the classroom..
By Kim Culbertson | Fiction, Guest Blog, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Creative Writing Tips: How To Write An Amazing Mini Saga
Published: Fri 3rd November 2023
A mini saga is a story told in up to 100 words. We walk you through the writing process and give you plenty of hints and tips along the way to help you become a mini saga master!
How to Create a Beastly Monster by Jack Meggitt-Phillips
Published: Fri 20th October 2023
Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany books, writes a guest blog on how to create your very own monster!
By Jack Meggitt-Phillips | Activities, Author, Competitions, Fiction, Kids, Writing Tips
5 Top Tips on Writing Mysteries for Young Writers
Published: Fri 25th August 2023
Clara Vulliamy, author of of the much-loved Marshmallow Pie and Dotty Detective books is back with a brand-ew series The Dog Squad! Clara shares her top 5 tips on writing mysteries.
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write An Essay
Published: Fri 18th August 2023
A step-by-step writing guide for how to write an essay.
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write A Song
Published: Fri 11th August 2023
Ever thought about writing a song but unsure where to start? Here are our top tips for writing song lyrics, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
Creating a Writing-Friendly Environment At Home
Published: Fri 28th July 2023
We give you practical tips and advice on how to create a calm and creative space in the home to be the best writer you can be
Top Tips On Writing Disabled Characters Throughout History
Published: Fri 26th May 2023
Laura Noakes, author of 'Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star' shares some great tips to aspiring authors about how to write disabled characters sensitively but accurately, especially in historical fiction.
By Laura Noakes | Author, Guest Blog, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Book Reviews, Family, Interview
How To Take An Idea & Turn It Into A Story With A.F. Harrold
Published: Thu 18th May 2023
Author of 'The Worlds We Leave Behind', A.F. Harrold shares some great tips on how you can take an idea and turn it into a story!
By A.F. Harrold | Author, Guest Blog, Writing Tips, Carnegie Medals
The Value of Boredom and Perseverance with Oscar Lawson
Published: Mon 24th April 2023
Oscar Lawson is the author of 'TIGER: The secret intelligence group looking for a brilliant mind'. He shares how he used boredom and perseverance to write his debut book & provides his top tips!
By Oscar Lawson | Author, Charity, Guest Blog, Top Tips, Writing Tips