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Writing Tips

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Building Worlds: A Guide to Writing Compelling Settings

Think about the stories that stay with you. Chances are, it’s not just the characters you remember — it’s where they lived, walked, struggled, or found peace. A windswept coast. A cramped kitchen. A city that never quite sleeps. That’s the power of setting. When it’s done well, it doesn’t feel like background at all. It feels like part of the story’s heartbeat. But here’s the good news: you don’t need pages of description to […]

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How to Start (and Finish) Your First Book

Starting a book is exciting — and a little terrifying. You’ve got an idea that won’t leave you alone, a story that keeps you awake at night, and a notebook full of half-scribbled thoughts. But then reality sets in. You sit down to write, and the blank page stares back. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Every writer — even the greats — has wrestled with that same mix of inspiration and fear. The trick isn’t […]

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The Power of Words: How Poetry Can Ignite a Love for Reading

There’s a quiet kind of magic in poetry — the rhythm, the rhyme, the way just a few lines can light up a child’s imagination. For little readers, poems are often the perfect introduction to stories. They’re short enough to hold attention, musical enough to capture curiosity, and full of wonder in the simplest of words. In a world that moves so quickly — with screens, noise, and endless distractions — reading a poem aloud […]

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From Listener to Storyteller: Helping Kids Create Their Own Tales

Children are born storytellers. Before they can read or write, they already live in worlds of imagination — turning toy blocks into castles, pets into dragons, and a rainy afternoon into an adventure. As parents, one of the greatest gifts we can give is to nurture that creative spark. And one of the simplest ways to do it? Through stories. Reading isn’t just about learning new words or recognising letters. It’s about rhythm, imagination, and […]

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