You’ve probably experienced it yourself: getting completely absorbed in a book because you genuinely cared what happened to the main character. Maybe you stayed up way too late reading because you had to know if the heroine would end up with her Prince Charming, or you found yourself rooting for your favourite character even when she made questionable decisions.
How to turn your child’s everyday experiences into story ideas
December 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Seemingly ordinary moments in your child’s day are actually goldmines for creative writing ideas. Every scraped knee, every argument with a sibling, every trip to the grocery store contains the seeds of compelling stories.
New writers: how to build a writing routine that sticks
November 29, 2025 by Leave a Comment
When you decided you were going to take your writing seriously, you probably tried to start a writing routine. Maybe you lasted a week. Maybe two weeks if you were really motivated. Then life happened, you missed a day, felt guilty, and gave up entirely.
Why creative writing should be in every school curriculum
November 25, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Creative writing is not just some “nice-to-have” elective that gets cut when budgets tighten. Creative writing should be as fundamental to education as math and science.
Balancing screen time and writing time: tips for busy parents
November 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Finding balance doesn’t mean eliminating screens entirely or feeling guilty every time your child picks up a tablet. It’s about creating intentional space for other activities: especially creative writing: that can be just as engaging and far more beneficial for their developing minds.
Why parents should embrace their child’s weird story ideas
November 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Research shows that when children craft their own narratives, no matter how unconventional, they encounter situations that demand unique vocabulary, sentence structures, and creative problem-solving.
Want to Self-Publish Your Book? Here’s Why You Need an Editor
November 5, 2025 by Leave a Comment
When you’ve poured your heart into your manuscript, spent months (maybe years) crafting every scene, the idea of handing it over to someone else for critique feels terrifying. But every writer needs to accept this: you cannot effectively edit your own work. I don’t care how many writing courses you’ve taken or how many books you’ve read: you’re too close to your own story to see its problems clearly.
Debunking the “Natural Talent” Myth Aspiring Writers Believe
November 3, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The “natural talent” myth is probably the biggest load of nonsense holding back aspiring writers today. Researchers have been studying this for decades, and the evidence is crystal clear: talent is developed, not inborn.
How to Support Your Young Author: Practical Steps for Parents
November 1, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Supporting a young writer isn’t about becoming their editor-in-chief or their biggest critic. It’s about creating space for their creativity to flourish while giving them the tools and confidence they need to keep going. And trust me, there will be moments when they need that encouragement.
Why Working with a Writing Coach Beats Going It Alone
October 31, 2025 by Leave a Comment
You don’t have to struggle and navigate the writing and publishing journey by yourself. Working with a writing coach can transform your writing experience from a lonely struggle into a guided, strategic path toward publication.
