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Creative Writing Exercises for Children

It depends on the age of the child, but here are some ideas to consider when asking children to get writing! Arguably, we want to keep things generally positive, and not excessively complex. Write what you know! Ask your students to write about their day, about their car journey into Read more…

By Ol James, 2 years20/04/2021 ago
How to Write Perfect Obstacles in a Story
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How to Write Perfect Obstacles in a Story

We all know that characters encounter obstacles in stories, but how do we write really good ones? What sets a bad obstacle apart from one that enhances the story and leaves the audience desperate for more? Read on to find out. Perfect obstacles get bigger throughout the story, they reveal Read more…

By Ol James, 2 years19/04/2021 ago
The Greatest Prose Writers
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The Best Prose Writers

Novelists have been writing prose since Apuleius penned (quilled?) The Golden Ass in 2nd Century CE Rome. For thousands of years readers and critics have been trying to determine which novels represent the very best of prose. Who is the Best Prose Writer? Contenders for the title of best prose Read more…

By Ol James, 2 years12/03/2021 ago

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