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Monthly Writing Theme: August Celebrations
It’s been one year since the beginning of the Monthly Writing Themes, so of course this month we’re going to celebrate! Whether you’re going to a festival, fireworks or celebrating a birthday or anniversary, you’ll find something to inspire your inner writer!
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Monthly Writing Theme: June
Summer is finally here and the fun is about to begin! Check out this month’s theme park inspired writing prompts.
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5 steps to getting back into writing after a long hiatus
Has it been a while since you last picked up a pen? Has your WIP been gathering dust? Here are some top tips to get back into writing after a long hiatus!
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Blogging out loud: Getting back into an old manuscript
It’s been quite a year for me. A new job, a new home and a new passion for realising my ambitions.
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In Memory of Raymond Briggs
The author of The Snowman has sadly passed away, but his classics have become part of British children’s literary tradition.
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My new writing space.
I recently had the thought that in addition to creating writing pages and articles, I should keep a more casual blog on my website. Kind of like a writer’s diary.
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February: The Snow Moon
A young man is travelling home in a blizzard, when he encounters a beautiful, mysterious lady in the snowy woods… A special story for the February full moon.
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Monthly Writing Theme: September Children’s Classics
Autumn has arrived and this month we celebrate the many children’s authors and their classic stories.
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Every Picture: Tanabata
This week’s picture was taken in Osaka, during the Tanabata light festival at Shitennoji Temple. Tanabata is one of my favourite festivals in Japan; it celebrates stars and light and has a romantic origin story. While I was writing this, it also reminded me of the story of The Little Prince (one of the only…
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Top 10 Fantasy Writing Prompts
A year ago, I started the Monthly Writing Theme to give inspiration to writers, teachers and students. I’ve even used them for my own writing and given them to my students, and I’ve really enjoyed reading the stories they’ve produced. So, to celebrate, I’ve put together a selection of my top 10 fantasy writing prompts…
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Monthly Writing Theme: July
Is it July already? Where is the year going? Camp NaNoWriMo has come around again and Twitter writers are polishing off their manuscripts in preparation for another #PitMad. For the monthly writing theme of July, we’re returning to camp for some inspiration. Inspiration for this month’s writing theme Summer camp isn’t really a thing in…
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Every Picture: Osaka Sumo Tournament
This week’s picture is from the annual Osaka sumo tournament that I was lucky to attend some years ago. In the story today, a young girl is watching with her friends and finds a clever way to predict the winner every time…