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Half Term Writing Course – 25th to 29th October 2021
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Creative writing club for children aged 7+. Weekly writing groups in Sevenoaks, plus holiday workshops. Run by children's author, Nikki Young.

Planning sessions for the new term at Storymakers.

Planning sessions for the new term at Storymakers. It’s going to be so much fun. I can’t wait! Did you know there are now six groups to choose from? Three during the week and three on a Saturday afternoon. They’re mostly for children in KS2, apart from my Young Writers group for teens. Who’s joining me?

The first Time School book is in good company toda

The first Time School book is in good company today

We’re halfway through the summer workshops progr

We’re halfway through the summer workshops program and I just wanted to say how impressed I am with the children who’ve been joining me so far. They turn up every day with a smile and plenty of enthusiasm. What a great start to the day!

If you want to join us, there are a few places left in the coming three weeks. Take a look at the workshops pages of the website for more details and to book.

The new Time School book is coming soon…

The new Time School book is coming soon…

Books 1 and 2 are soon to be joined by a third adv

Books 1 and 2 are soon to be joined by a third adventure. Look out for the cover reveal *this* Friday!

Do you want to see the cover of the new Time Schoo

Do you want to see the cover of the new Time School book?

They’re cute, crazy and full of empathy. That’

They’re cute, crazy and full of empathy. That’s why a Boston Terrier just *had* to feature in one of my stories. Can’t wait to share this one with you.

I had a writing lesson with a girl this week and s

I had a writing lesson with a girl this week and she couldn’t wait to tell me that she had read my books numerous times and loved them. She’d been so excited when she realised the second Time School book was all about Nadia discovering her Polish roots because she is half Polish too! I’ll take that as a small win this week.

First day of the summer workshops started with a c

First day of the summer workshops started with a cracking comprehension session. What a great way to start the day!

Want to join us? It’s vocabulary tomorrow. Still time to grab a place if you go to the website shop and look for the Workshops section.

Top 50 in Time Travel Fiction for Children. Yes!

Top 50 in Time Travel Fiction for Children. Yes!

Storymakers gets a mention in this week’s Times

Storymakers gets a mention in this week’s Times of Tunbridge Wells. You can read about how we’ve been encouraging young authors.

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Some more in-person events coming up next week as

Some more in-person events coming up next week as part of the Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival. Join me for a free creative writing workshop on both Thursday and Friday after school. Parents, go and enjoy a coffee and check out the entertainment that is going on all over town during this festival period.

Tickets required. Book on the Fringe website: https://twfringe.com/events/creative-writing-for-kids/

Creative Writing Club for children aged 7-11 years

Creative Writing Club for children aged 7-11 years.

The summer workshops programme is now live and available to book.

Choose from comprehension, vocabulary, SPAG and creative writing sessions, Monday to Thursday morning from 8.30-9.30 a.m. starting from the 26th July.

The small group sessions of no more than eight children are fun and interactive, allowing children in KS2 can catch up, improve or enhance their English and writing skills over the summer holidays.

An established writing club, Storymakers has been operating since 2017, run by children's author Nikki Young.

"Nikki is brilliant in inspiring young children to write stories. Her story clubs are comprehensive covering curriculum and at the same time so much fun. "

"My eight year old daughter took part in a summer Storymakers workshop via Zoom and was excited to take part every day. It has led on to her wanting to take part in the weekly term-time sessions which says it all! It's so great to find a club which gets children exercising their creativity."

"My 9 year old daughter loved the English lessons this half term through Story Makers. She really enjoyed the variety of topics and from her work she has been sharing with us, it appears she has come on leaps and bounds."

"My son is clearly benefiting from his lessons and I would highly recommend."

"Amazing teaching from Nikki my daughter has learnt a lot and I can see her writing has really imprcved the main thing is she really enjoyed the lessons."

"Both of my boys have really enjoyed the Storymaker virtual courses. It has held their attention well for 2 hours and they’ve always come away wanting to do more!"

The sessions cost £10 each and can be booked individually, according to your availability.

BOOK NOW: https://www.storymakersclub.com/product-category/workshops/

Meet James. James wrote a story about Frodo and P

Meet James.

James wrote a story about Frodo and Pippin, two parrots who live at the ARC (Animal Rescue Centre) and who turn their dream of flying into space a reality.

James and his mum came up with the clever idea of using the book to raise funds for the ARC charity. The ARC is an animal rescue centre based at Greenvale Primary school, near Croydon.

The Astronaut Parrot costs £7 and is available from the ARC. Alternatively, you can contact me at storymakers@nikkiyoung.co.uk if you would like to buy a copy. All of the proceeds from the sale will go directly to the charity.

Not only is James a published author, he’s helping to raise money for a good cause too.

The children I’ve worked with have all been so proud of their stories when they’ve received them. One mum even told me that her son, who was not part of the workshop because he is a reluctant writer (and didn’t want to do it) became so intrigued by what his sister was doing on the course, that he went off and wrote his own story too. When he gets his book back, he’s going to be so proud of his achievement. And that’s really what it’s all about, isn’t it?

We want children to see that they are capable of great things.

We want children to see where their creativity can take them because really, there are no limits. As I always say, the world needs creative people. And where better to start than here.

I will be doing this book-writing workshop again, but not until later in the year. In the meantime, if you visit the workshops page of my website, you can keep up with what’s on offer over the summer.

So, it’s happening this weekend. An actual, real

So, it’s happening this weekend. An actual, real life event.

The Barnes Children’s Literature Festival is a huge event and I’m massively honoured to be taking part.

We didn’t get to do it last year and I think this year was a bit touch and go, but here we are. And let’s do it, I say!

You can join me on Sunday morning at 10.30, for a creative writing workshop and I’ll be around selling my books and hopefully getting to speak to people in person. It’s quite daunting really!

I’ll be at Rose House, which is at 70 Barnes High Street, London. Come and say hi.
#BCLFFree2021 #literaturefestival #barneskidslitfest #creativewritingworkshop #storymakers

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Well ain’t that the truth…

Well ain’t that the truth…

You can now get your tickets for my free creative

You can now get your tickets for my free creative writing workshops as part of the Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival. Tickets are free but booking is essential as places are limited: https://twfringe.com/events/creative-writing-for-kids/

Garden editing today. Got to make the most of this

Garden editing today. Got to make the most of this sunshine.

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