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How Do I Create My Character?

Posted on May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham

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Creating characters can be tough! So we’ve put together some character-creating tips to help you get started.

Writing to Benefit Your Mental Health

Posted on May 22, 2020May 22, 2020 by Nicola Cottingham

Children's Picture books/ Latest News/ Writing Tips

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and so we thought we’d have a little look at how writing can help support you during this tough lockdown time, and give you some top tips on getting going. Kindness The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is “kindness”. “We have chosen kindness because of…

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Creating characters can be tough! So we’ve put together some character-creating tips to help you get started.

May 26, 2020

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and so we thought we’d have a little look at how writing can help support you during this tough lockdown time, and give you some top tips on getting going. Kindness The theme for this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week is “kindness”. “We have chosen kindness because of…

May 22, 2020

It’s so hard being professional adult, home schooler and parent or carer at the moment. Here are some activities to give you five minutes to yourself!

April 17, 2020

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