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Published: Wed 23rd Oct 2024
Author Eilish Fisher talks about the magic of communicating with animals, and how this inspired her new book Fia and the Last Snow Deer
By Eilish Fisher | Guest Blog
Published: Thu 12th Sep 2024
Alex Foulkes, the author of Ministry of Mischief, speaks with us today about how she created Impworld and all the imps within it & how you can create your very own imp!
By Alex Foulkes | Guest Blog
Published: Wed 21st Aug 2024
Best selling author of the Ninja series Andrew Jennings gives tips on how you can help teach your pupils vocabulary quickly and effectively.
Published: Wed 31st Jul 2024
Sarah Ann Juckes, the author of Storm Seal, speaks with us today about the research which was carried out before she could write about her new book.
Published: Thu 18th Jul 2024
Young Writer Benjamin Doeteh shares his experience and thoughts on taking part and being published with Young Writers.
Published: Wed 10th Jul 2024
Jenny Valentine, the author of Us in the Before and After, speaks with us today about why she wrote this story & the inspiration for it!
Published: Thu 20th Jun 2024
Zohra Nabi, the author of The City Beyond the Stars, speaks with us today about how to build a magical world in your writing.
By Zohra Nabi | Guest Blog
Published: Tue 11th Jun 2024
Archaeologist and author Jake R. Wilson talks to us about his new book, Sar Wylda and the Legendary Goldbreaker, and gives his top tips on how you can use historical elements in your own stories.
By Jake R. Wilson | Guest Blog
Published: Thu 16th May 2024
Colette Hiller, the author of Colossal Words for Kids, speaks with us today about her new book & how she hopes it helps children discover new words!
By Colette Hiller | Guest Blog
Published: Thu 9th May 2024
Abi Elphinstone, the author of Ember Spark & The Thunder of Dragons, shares how she uses everyday life to help invent her character names.
Published: Thu 2nd May 2024
Tọlá Okogwu, the author of Onyeka and the Heroes of the Dawn, shares how she finds inspiration to write by writing books she wish she had when she was younger!
By Tọlá Okogwu | Guest Blog
Published: Wed 24th Apr 2024
Author of the global bestselling Skandar books, A.F. Steadman gives you her top tips for writing fantasy as the next installment, Skandar and The Chaos Trials, soars out into the wild!
By A.F. Steadman | Guest Blog
Published: Thu 18th Apr 2024
Michelle Harrison, the author of TWICE UPON A TIME, shares insights on writing about time. Plus, she offers an exciting writing challenge with inspiring story prompts to kickstart your creativity!
Published: Wed 20th Mar 2024
Clare Furniss, author of The Things We Leave Behind gives us an insight into dystopian fiction.
By Clare Furniss | Guest Blog
Published: Fri 15th Mar 2024
Elliot Lambert, a guide at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, talks to us about all things Shakespeare!
By Jenni Harrison | Guest Blog
Published: Thu 14th Mar 2024
S.J. Willis, author of Bite Risk: Caught Dead has provided us with some great tips on how to craft your very own thriller story!
By S.J. Willis | Guest Blog
Published: Thu 1st Feb 2024
Tamzin Merchant, author of The Troublemakers has provided us with a really fun create your own island activity. From questions about your new island to the design and functionality of... this activity is bound to get your creative juices flowing!
Published: Wed 31st Jan 2024
Mary Murphy speaks to us today and gives insight behind her first novel, The Minute Minders. Mary has also provided us with some top writing tips!
By Mary Murphy | Guest Blog
Published: Wed 31st Jan 2024
Rachel Bright tells us all about her new book, Snail in Space with tips on how to write characters like the main character, Gail, who overcomes adversity!
By Rachel Bright | Guest Blog
Published: Fri 8th Dec 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
Published: Fri 24th Nov 2023
The story of how one 7-year-old used the power of words to express his feelings about his stammer, which led to him becoming a published author.
By Emma Morton | Author, Family, Guest Blog, Interview, Parents, Poetry
Published: Fri 27th Oct 2023
The Snow Girl is the brand-new novel from author Sophie Anderson, illustrated by Melissa Castrillon. We asked Sophie all about the inspiration behind the story.
By Sophie Anderson | Author, Fiction, Guest Blog, Interview, Q&A
Published: Mon 23rd Oct 2023
Rachel Knox, teacher, deputy head & author of The Primary School Giraffe tells us how Young Writers inspired her very own picture book!
By Rachel Knox | Author, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 29th Sep 2023
Frances Moloney, author of her new book City Of Horses explains the journey she took in order to become a writer!
Published: Mon 11th Sep 2023
Guest blog by author of Code Name Kingfisher, Liz Kessler
By Liz Kessler | Author, Fiction, Guest Blog, Interview
Published: Fri 1st Sep 2023
Author Lauren St John talks to us about her new book 'Finding Wonder'! Finding Wonder is an epic, beautiful, extraordinary story about finding wonder, and horses, in the most unlikely of places.
By Lauren St John | Author, Guest Blog, Q&A
Published: Fri 25th Aug 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.
Published: Thu 10th Aug 2023
Professor Alice Roberts, author of new children's book 'Wolf Road' answers our questions about her inspiration and writing journey.
By Professor Alice Roberts | Author, Guest Blog, Interview, Q&A
Published: Fri 4th Aug 2023
Manjeet Mann, author of her brand-new book 'Twirly Whirly Me' shares the go-to technique she uses at the start of every writing idea no matter the writing form.
By Manjeet Mann | Author, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 21st Jul 2023
Sophie McKenzie, author of 'Secret Sister' shares some great tips on writing for the thriller genre.
By Sophie McKenzie | Author, Guest Blog, Top Tips
Published: Fri 14th Jul 2023
Author Nicola Davies and illustrator Petr Horáček talk to us about their new book 'Choose Love'! The book is a collection of poems that retell real-life incidents shared by refugee organisations, and in the news.
By Nicola Davies & Petr Horáček | Guest Blog, Q&A, Author, Illustrator
Published: Fri 23rd Jun 2023
Rapper and performer Mixy talks about his introduction to writing and the ways he found to express himself
By Mixy | Guest Blog, Poetry
Published: Fri 16th Jun 2023
Kereen Getten, author of the thrilling brand-new mystery series, 'Di Island Crew Investigates' speaks to us about the inspiration behind them!
By Kereen Getten | Author, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 9th Jun 2023
Take a look behind the book Unicorn Not Wanted as author Fred Blunt explains how the idea developed from the opening line “I’m so sick of seeing unicorn books that I’ve decided to make this book a unicorn free zone.”
By Fred Blunt | Author, Guest Blog
Published: Wed 31st May 2023
Author of 'The Rainbow Snail', Karin Åkesson tells us more about her latest book & provides us with an inside look on her inspiration for the story.
By Karin Åkesson | Author, Guest Blog
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
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
Published: Fri 5th May 2023
Author of 'Glitter Boy', Ian Eagleton explains his relationship with poetry and how it's changed throughout his life!
By Ian Eagleton | Guest Blog, Poetry
Published: Fri 28th Apr 2023
Harriet Muncaster is the author of 'Emerald and the Ocean Parade'. She explains her love for writing and drawing & shares her top three tips for budding authors and illustrators!
By Harriet Muncaster | Author, Guest Blog, Illustrator, Top Tips
Published: Mon 24th Apr 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
Published: Fri 14th Apr 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'
Published: Wed 12th Apr 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.
Published: Fri 24th Mar 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
Published: Tue 21st Mar 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
Published: Fri 10th Mar 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
Published: Fri 3rd Mar 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
Published: Fri 17th Feb 2023
Emmy award-winning production artist, Nikolas Ilic, shares how he went about creating his two new picture books!
By Nikolas Ilic | Author, Guest Blog, Illustrator
Published: Fri 27th Jan 2023
Young Writer Ayman Taslim shares their thoughts with us on self-publishing a book and talks about how the Young Writers Toolkit helped along the way.
By Ayman Taslim | Guest Blog, Interview, Toolkit
Published: Fri 13th Jan 2023
Caroline L. Perry, author of 'The Corgi and the Queen' shares a touching blog about the love Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had for her four-legged friends
Published: Fri 6th Jan 2023
Lis Jardine, author of 'The Detention Detectives' shares her top tips for writing a murder mystery.
By Lis Jardine | Guest Blog, Top Tips
Published: Fri 9th Dec 2022
Tis the season to be jolly! Helen Mortimer, author of 'The Winter Wish' shares her top festive reads to get us in the spirit of Christmas!
By Helen Mortimer | Christmas, Guest Blog, Recommended Reads
Published: Fri 18th Nov 2022
We chat with author Andy Seed and illustrator, Sam Caldwell about Andy's new book 'History's Biggest Show-Offs'!
By Andy Seed & Sam Caldwell | Author, Guest Blog, Interview, Recommended Reads
Published: Fri 11th Nov 2022
The DESIblitz Literature Festival, the UK’s leading South Asian Literature Festival, will take place from 12th – 25th November 2022, featuring a line-up of leading British South Asian and South Asian literary stars.
By Indi Deol | Event, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 4th Nov 2022
Hayley Hoskins gives us an inside look on all things 'The Whisperling'. From where the idea for the book came from through to a description of the published book! Plus a fun writing challenge for you at the end of the read...
By Hayley Hoskins | Activities, Author, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 14th Oct 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
Published: Mon 15th Aug 2022
A huge bundle of free summer holiday activities for young writers aged 4-12... get creative, be inspired, have fun!
By Lynsey | Activities, Family, Guest Blog, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, SPaG Monsters, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Annual Showcase
Published: Fri 5th Aug 2022
An interesting starting point for a piece of creative writing; why not try out author Janelle McCurdy's challenge? Can you imagine yourself in a story with your favourite video game characters?
By Janelle McCurdy | Guest Blog, Holiday activities, Author, Writing Tips
Published: Wed 27th Jul 2022
Sometimes choosing what you want to read next can be a struggle! English teacher Rachael Campbell tests out Whichbook - an automated recommended reading tool...
Published: Tue 19th Jul 2022
Lesley Parr, Boase Award nominated author of 'The Valley of Lost Secrets' has given her top 7 writing tips for budding authors...
By Lesley Parr | Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Wed 29th Jun 2022
Do we truly represent the diversity of our society on our children's bookshelves? Jennifer Pickup explores the role models who feature in the books our children read, both at home and at school, and asks important questions about representation.
Published: Wed 8th Jun 2022
Are you a budding young author? Check out these top writing tips from Boase Award nominated editors Ruth Bennett and Ella Whiddett... Expert advice to help you progress with your writing skills!
Published: Wed 8th Jun 2022
Ros Roberts, Boase Award nominated author of 'Digger and Me' has taken the time to give our readers her top 12 gems of writing advice for young authors... Definitely worth a read if writing your own stories and novels is something you're aiming for!
By Young Writers Admin | Author, Guest Blog, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Thu 5th May 2022
Interview with children's writer Pooja Puri. Author of 'A Robot Squashed my Teacher', Pooja explains how she got into writing, her experience of becoming a published children's author and the importance of diversity in children's literature.
By Young Writers Admin | Author, Guest Blog, Interview, Recommended Reads
Published: Thu 21st Apr 2022
Author Matthew Fox share's the story of his latest book and his top thing to consider when writing.
By Matthew Fox | Activities, Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Recommended Reads
Published: Fri 8th Apr 2022
The Annual Page Turner Awards are hunting for writers aged 18-25 to share their work and writing experiences.
By Paula Sheridan | Guest Blog, Kids
Published: Fri 1st Apr 2022
Join Young Writers and Gareth Peter on Dinosaur Street with this exclusive guest blog to celebrate the book's release and find out how it was conceived
By Gareth Peter | Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents
Published: Fri 1st Apr 2022
Children's author Lissa Evans has shared her top tips on funny writing to help you develop your own comedic writing skills
By Lissa Evans | Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Writing Tips
Published: Wed 16th Mar 2022
12-year-old Grace dives into the question of 'fiction or not?'. Grace shares her thoughts on fiction and whether we should spend our time on it!
By Grace Warrior | Guest Blog, Kids
Published: Wed 9th Mar 2022
"Yesterday Crumb and the Storm in a Teacup" children's author Andy Sagar shares his top writing tips for magical stories...
By Andy Sagar | Activities, Author, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Guest Blog
Published: Wed 23rd Feb 2022
How to find inspiration, top tips, and how not to be boring! "Read How school visits and meeting readers has inspired my writing" by Dan Smith now...
By Dan Smith | Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips
Published: Sun 13th Feb 2022
Find out award-winning Kieran Larwood's top 3 tips on creating amazing characters in your stories...
By Kieran Larwood | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Top Tips
Published: Fri 4th Feb 2022
Writing a story in the style of a diary is a brilliant way to get your readers inside the mind of your main character straight away. Here's author Kathy Weeks' inside knowledge to help you!
By Kathy Weeks | Activities, Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Writing Tips
Published: Wed 2nd Feb 2022
Mollie has written up her experiences with the Empowered competition and how she inspired her class to take on the challenge extracurricular.
By Mollie Hogg | Guest Blog, Poetry, Teachers, Alumni
Published: Tue 1st Feb 2022
The amazing Gill Lewis has written a guest blog for us to celebrate the launch of "A Street Dog Named Pup!"
By Gill Lewis | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Tue 11th Jan 2022
To celebrate the release of Gillian Cross & Alan Snow's latest book "Ollie Spark and the Accidental Adventure", Gillian shares with you some amazing mystery writing tips...
By Gillian Cross | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Writing Tips
Published: Thu 11th Nov 2021
Chairman of Two Sides, Martyn Eustace, talks to Lilly Evans about the printing industry, its sustainability and myth-busting common misconceptions.
By Lilly Evans | Environment, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers
Published: Thu 11th Nov 2021
"The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg" author Emily shares with us her life as a librarian and writer
By Emily Critchley | Author, Libraries, Parents, Teachers, Guest Blog, Alumni
Published: Wed 10th Nov 2021
As COP26 discusses climate change, Editorial Director of Earth Island Publishing, Susan Wright tells how the print industry is sustainable & environmentally friendly.
By Susan Wright | Environment, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 5th Nov 2021
Check out amazing author Bec Hill's top 5 writing tips!
By Bec Hill | Activities, Author, Top Tips, Guest Blog
Published: Wed 6th Oct 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
Published: Wed 6th Oct 2021
School Librarian and writer Laura Tapper lets us into her world as she gives us a tour of her day-to-day librarian duties
By Laura Tapper | Interview, Libraries, Guest Blog, Alumni
Published: Tue 5th Oct 2021
Children's Poet Dommy B took the time out of his busy schedule to write us a special blog post about his love of National Poetry Day!
Published: Tue 28th Sep 2021
Author Priya Rohella has created a special guest blog to celebrate the release of her upcoming book. Priya tells the story of how Young Writers inspired her first release
By Priya Rohella | Author, Interview, Guest Blog, Alumni
Published: Mon 27th Sep 2021
Find out more about these fantastic awards, how they celebrate with the winners and how your school can get involved in the 2022 awards...
By Lilly Evans | Event, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers
Published: Tue 20th Jul 2021
Chief Executive of CLPE talks about the services they offer to support Primary Schools around the UK
Published: Tue 13th Jul 2021
Writer and Poet Kate Wakeling has created a guest blog just for Young Writers about creativity throughout the Pandemic.
By Kate Wakeling | Author, Interview, Poetry, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 25th Jun 2021
Author Tom Mitchell has created a writing challenge just for Young Writers! You can win a copy of his brand-new book by using the story starter and creating your own adventure.
By Tom Mitchell | Activities, Author, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Guest Blog
Published: Fri 30th Apr 2021
Children’s author Nicola Skinner gives Young Writers her top recommended reads, and tells us about her brand new book “starboard”
By Nicola Skinner | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Guest Blog