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. Over the past week, I have been completely revamping my…
Monthly Writing Theme: September Children’s Classics
Autumn has arrived and this month we celebrate the many children's authors and their classic stories.
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.…
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…
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…
Monthly Writing Theme April
The Monthly Writing Theme for April has an otherworldly feel. Get inspired to write this month with these fantastical prompts.
Monthly Writing Theme: February
Looking for some writing inspiration? Take a look at these romantic prompts just in time for Valentine's Day.
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…
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...
Every Picture: Matsushima Bay
Welcome to the first in my 'Every Picture Tells A Story' series. I’ve travelled a lot and taken a lot of pictures of wonderful things. Why not turn those pictures into stories? Every week I’ll be sharing one of my…
