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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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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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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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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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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 from the last year! Click the arrows below to browse. Happy writing! Previous Next Click here to take a look at the past Monthly Writing Themes and browse the 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 the UK. The first time I heard about American style summer camps was the Goosebumps book Welcome to Camp Nightmare. Although I’ve spent weeks in caravans by the seaside, I’ve never pitched a tent… and I always wanted to! But, Camp NaNoWriMo is the closest I’ve ever come to it. I’ve seen a few tv…
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Monthly Writing Theme April
The Monthly Writing Theme for April has an otherworldly feel. Get inspired to write this month with these fantastical prompts.
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Monthly Writing Theme: February
Looking for some writing inspiration? Take a look at these romantic prompts just in time for Valentine's Day.
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Monthly Writing Theme for December
The days are getting shorter, frost is beginning to sparkle on our lawns and twinkling fairy lights are appearing in doorways. Though the shops aren’t open right now, the radio belts out festive songs and the north is welcoming its first few snowflakes… It’s my favourite time of the year and it could not have come soon enough! Christmas has been the inspiration for some of the greatest pieces of literature in history: A Christmas Carol, Polar Express, The Snowman and The Night Before Christmas are the first ones most of us think of. It’s no wonder that such a magical, festive time of year could spark the imagination and…
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The Whispering Tree
In a cold, empty field stands a lonely tree, a tree with ancient secrets. If ten-year-old Maisie gets close enough, it might whisper its secrets to her. Or it might do something much worse...
