I went to a school recently and, while signing in at reception, a boy behind me whispered to his mum, “That’s Nikki Young!”. He recognised me because they had been reading my book, Time School: We Will Remember Them before I came in to do some creative writing workshops. I’m not a famous ... READ the POST
Why is creative writing so important?
Creative writing can boost children and young people’s well-being and help them feel connected to the world. That’s what the children who do enjoy writing say about it. Children and young people often write song lyrics, diary entries, reviews, stories and poems, and many now write digitally ... READ the POST
First line prompts for story writing
One of the most popular things we do at Young Writers is the five-minute writing challenge. When I first introduced this idea, it was met with horror. How could you possibly be expected to produce a piece of writing of any worth in just five minutes? But that’s the beauty of this type of ... READ the POST
Nine-line poetry – The Magic 9!
When I first came across a poetry form called The Magic Nine, I was immediately intrigued. Though I love having a go at writing poetry and simply going with the flow, I also like a challenge. This one appealed because it is a structured form that follows the rhyming pattern: ABACADABA. What ... READ the POST
Recipe for a Story
Want to know how to cook up a story idea? Follow this simple recipe. All you need are a few good ingredients. Mix them up with a bit of imagination and you’re good to go. What you will need: - Two characters - A place - Two objects - An adjective - An abstract noun What to do: 1. ... READ the POST
The power of the metaphor
Although not easy to come up with, I love metaphors. I guess that’s partly what makes them so appealing. That, and the fact you don’t need to use many in your writing for them to have an impact. Unlike similes that make a direct comparison with something else using ‘like’ or ‘as’ (you can ... READ the POST
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