Blog
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15th February 2023
I’m Camilla Chester, a children’s author. I’ve been writing for children for many years, self-publishing three novels for 8-12s and then...
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Creating characters
Creating and develop believable, well-rounded characters is a key aspect of producing a book that readers will lose themselves in. This section of the site contains a list of articles from authors offering hints and tips on the process of creating characters.
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11th May 2023
Five tips on writing books with heart from author Bethany Rutter.
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18th November 2022
Authors and creative tutors Natalie Young and Alex Hammond reveal the books they'll be referring to during Find Your Voice, our online...
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1st November 2022
One of the most important things in writing fiction is creating convincing, compelling characters. I like to get to know my characters by asking a...
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8th November 2022
1. You are a picture book illustrator who has already published several books. Have you always been interested in writing for this age group too?...
Article
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4th August 2022
Writer Jill Witty interviews author Bianca Marais to talk about writing in different genres, the lessons she’s learned through her years of...