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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

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.

Eggscellent Easter Gift Ideas!
Published: Thu 30th March 2023
Give a gift that isn’t chocolate, here are some fantastic options!

The Hare-Shaped Hole: A Comfortable & Gentle Introduction to Loss for Children
Published: Fri 24th March 2023
Award winning author, ?John Dougherty shares with us 'The Hare-Shaped Hole' and how it came to be!
By John Dougherty | Author, Guest Blog

A Q&A with Christian Foley
Published: Tue 21st March 2023
Musician, poet, writer and educator, Christian Foley talks to us about his new book 'The Oddsocktopus'!
By Christian Foley | Author, Guest Blog, Poetry, Q&A

The Journey to Creating my debut novel 'Luke Stevens and the Blood of St George'
Published: Fri 10th March 2023
Author Ben Peyton shares his journey and how he found inspiration when creating his debut novel 'Luke Stevens and the Blood of St George'
By Ben Peyton | Author, Guest Blog

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

The Magic Door FAQs
Published: Mon 20th February 2023
Here are the answers to teachers' most frequently asked competition questions...
By Young Writers Admin | F&Qs

Integer Stories Inspired by Numbers FAQs
Published: Mon 20th February 2023
Here are the answers to teachers' most frequently asked competition questions...
By Young Writers Admin | F&Qs