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Write Historical Fiction with Iszi Lawrence
Published: Fri 14th April 2023
Iszi Lawrence shares with us how she uses historical figures & events to find inspiration when writing her new books 'The Time Machine Next Door: Explorers and Milkshakes' & 'The Time Machine Next Door: Scientists and Stripy Socks'
Tips to getting writing experience I wish I learned sooner:
Published: Wed 12th April 2023
Adam Morris is a UK Content Executive for Twinkl. He spends most of his days writing for lots of people and places. In this blog Adam will be sharing his best tips to getting writing experience.
Writing Fantastical Creatures - A Look Into the Creation of 'Into The Faerie Hill'
Published: Fri 3rd March 2023
Author H.S. Norup shares how she went about creating the fantastical creatures in her new book 'Into The Faerie Hill'
By H.S. Norup | Author, Guest Blog, Interview, Recommended Reads, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Exploring Emotion and Tone in Poetry: A Guide for Teachers (with example)
Published: Fri 17th February 2023
In this blog, we will explore the benefits of using emotions and tone in poetry and provide tips on how teachers can effectively incorporate this into their lesson plans.
By Ross | Poetry, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
How To Find "THAT" One Idea To Start Writing A Story
Published: Mon 13th February 2023
From the Costa Award winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk, Natasha Farrant, shares her favourite writing activity which helps her find the next big idea to write about!
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
6 Top Tips For Getting Over Writer's Block
Published: Tue 31st January 2023
In this post we share 6 tried and tested methods for getting over writer's block (and one weird bonus trick). So, if you’re stuck with your writing, give these a try!
By Ross | Kids, Toolkit, Top Tips, Writing Tips
3 Tips for Writing Spooky Stories from Author Paul Westmoreland
Published: Fri 14th October 2022
Paul Westmoreland, author of 'Rudy And The Wolf Cub' and 'Rudy And The Monster At School' has taken the time to give our readers his top 3 writing tips for writing spooky stories... Definitely worth a read if writing your own spooky story is on your agenda this Halloween!
By Paul Westmoreland | Author, Guest Blog, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Book Review
Published: Fri 30th September 2022
Ever thought about writing a book review but unsure where to start? Here are our top tips for writing a book review, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Lynsey | Activities, Book Reviews, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Creative Writing Tips: How to Write a Script
Published: Mon 22nd August 2022
Ever thought about writing a script but not sure where to start? Here's Jenni's top tips for script writing, with practical advice for budding young writers - why not give it a try?
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Annual Showcase, Holiday activities, Top Tips, Writing Tips