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Creative Writing for GCSE English
You might think that there isn’t a great deal of focus given to creative writing for the GCSE English syllabus, but it is included. Much of the emphasis in terms of teaching goes on text analysis as well as seen and unseen poetry. Transactional Writing for English...
Why is it important to nurture your child’s creativity?
“Creativity is putting your imagination to work, and it's produced the most extraordinary results in human culture.” Sir Ken Robinson. Sir Ken Robinson was passionate about nurturing creativity. So many of his words resonate with me, and others like me, who believe it...
What has happened to our connection to nature?
The more we lose our connection to nature, the less we care about the environment. The further you delve into our past, the more you will discover how closely connected we were to our environment. Prior to the Industrial Revolution, people worked in sync with the...
Do you need a writing mentor?
Have you ever considered hiring a mentor to help with your writing? Perhaps this is you: • You’re yearning to write a book, but don’t know where to start. • You’ve started writing but feel you need guidance to help you along. • You enjoy the idea of writing but find...
Reasons to hire an editor before self-publishing.
If you’re planning on self-publishing your book, an editor should be on your list as part of your book production ‘team’. It’s an investment that you will want to include as part of your budget. Here are some reasons to hire an editor before self-publishing your book...
How much does it cost to have your book edited?
Having your book edited by a professional can be an invaluable part of the process. But how much does it cost to have your book edited? Before we look at that, let's consider why you should include this as part of your author journey. Many first-time authors make the...
Do I need an editor for my book?
Writing is a process, and anyone new to writing books will find themselves on a learning curve. It may be that you’re retired and have finally found the time to write that book you always dreamed of writing. It may be that you’re on the opposite end of the scale and...
Story writing classes for kids
Does your child love to write stories? Writing stories can help children in so many ways. It not only improves literacy skills but also boosts creativity and imagination. Story writing helps build emotional intelligence and empathy by allowing children to understand...
Creative writing classes for teens
Creative Writing beyond junior school. Creative writing is a pastime that should not cease once your child becomes a teen. I am often asked if I do classes for older children and the answer is yes, I do. The Young Writers group was specially set up with older children...
Sevenoaks School Entry at 11+
Are you interested in Sevenoaks School as a secondary school option? Sevenoaks School is a co-ed independent school founded in 1432. If you’re looking for secondary schools near Sevenoaks and thinking of applying to Sevenoaks School, you should be aware that you must...
How to encourage your children to read more
I was on a train to London the other day and didn’t have a seat. As I stood near the door, I looked around the carriage and something struck me. Apart from a couple of people reading a newspaper, everyone else was on a device. Some were watching videos, others...
Writing Club for Teens and Tweens
Do you have a teen or tween who loves writing? The Young Writers Club is a writing club aimed at children aged 12 years and above. This relaxed, grown-up style writing group brings together like-minded souls who want to foster their love of creative writing in a...