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Five tips for writing a children’s picture book

July 31, 2024 ♦

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Parents who read picture books to their toddlers might think, “I could write one of these — they’re just a few words and some pictures.” But the truth is, writing a compelling children’s picture book is far more challenging than it appears. Every word must be carefully chosen to convey…

How to write a letter to and from Santa Claus

December 21, 2023 ♦

Christmas, Creative Writing

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Christmas sparks an unmatched excitement in children, making it an ideal time to channel their enthusiasm into an engaging and educational activity: writing a letter to Santa. Whether it’s their first correspondence or a yearly tradition, our guide includes valuable suggestions, templates, and expert tips to elevate their letter-writing experience.…

Halloween writing prompts for kids

October 12, 2023 ♦

Creative Writing, Diaries & Journals

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Autumn is a season teeming with opportunities for seasonal fun and games, and Halloween, in particular, ignites the excitement of children everywhere. While traditional Halloween activities like pumpkin picking and trick-or-treating hold their charm, creative young minds are eager to channel their creativity onto paper — embracing the season uniquely.…

Famous authors and their writing habits

December 9, 2022 ♦

Creative Writing, Writing

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Have you ever wondered how your favourite books came into existence? Writing a book takes much more than a good idea — many popular authors repeatedly practice the same writing habits when coining their creations. Discover the writing rituals of famous writers and adopt some of their unusual routines. Dan…

35 delightful Spring writing prompts for kids & adults

February 28, 2022 ♦

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As the cold, dark nights finally get shorter, we’re looking ahead to warm Spring days and hours spent writing in the sun. To get us into the spirit, here are some cheery Spring writing ideas that are sure to awaken your writing bones. Dust off those creative cobwebs, crack the…

How the creation of timelines can help you plot a novel

February 14, 2020 ♦

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When it comes to writing a story, it can be easy to become distracted from your original plan or to get confused about what should happen when. This is a common problem amongst writers and can result in a story that either doesn’t make sense or isn’t as strong as…

Top tips for winning a children’s writing competition

December 27, 2019 ♦

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If you are a budding young writer and keen to take part in a writing competition or two, then we have a few handy bits of advice for you. We have gathered together some top tips for what to write about, what not to write about, and how to put…

Four methods for writing a novel

July 5, 2019 ♦

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There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to writing a novel — after all, it is a very creative process and intrinsically subjective. However, there are four overarching methods of writing a book of fiction that most authors will fit into in some way. I wanted to share these…

How to find writing inspiration

May 24, 2019 ♦

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No matter how passionate and committed you are to your creative writing, the time will come — maybe often or perhaps once in a blue moon — when you are lacking ideas and inspiration for your stories. When this happens, don’t panic — it happens to everyone, and it will…

Embarrass your story characters with these 21 writing prompts

June 5, 2018 ♦

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Embarrassment can be a very helpful tool in writing — it can help your character become more likeable and relatable… more human, in fact. Create a sympathetic character by adding an embarrassing scenario into your story, and how your character reacts to the discomfort of the event will help your…