How to write a book and get published (without losing your mind)
Dreaming of writing a book? In this practical guide, author, publisher and writing coach Tolulope Popoola explains what it really takes to go from a blank page to a published book.
The journey starts long before you send a manuscript to literary agents. It begins with reading widely, developing your writing skills, understanding your unique voice, researching your topic, and committing to regular writing. Along the way, you’ll discover why revision is where great books are truly made, why learning about the publishing industry gives you an advantage, and why perseverance is the one quality every successful author shares.
Is AI bad for your child’s creativity? What parents should know about technology and storytelling
This article explores a growing concern among parents: is AI harming children’s creativity and writing skills? While tools like ChatGPT can generate stories instantly, the article argues that AI is not a threat but a tool, if used correctly.
Like a calculator, AI should only be introduced after children learn the fundamentals of writing, including storytelling, structure, and critical thinking.
The article emphasises that AI cannot replace a child’s unique voice, emotions, or life experiences: the very elements that make writing meaningful. However, when used as a brainstorming partner, AI can support idea generation, vocabulary building, and overcoming writer’s block.
The key is balance: combining technology with human guidance, creativity, and real-world experiences to help children become confident, original writers.
From the pitch to the page: why active kids make great writers
This article challenges the common belief that only “quiet, bookish” children can be good writers. In reality, active and energetic kids often have the perfect foundation for storytelling.
Through sports and physical activity, children develop key skills that translate directly into writing: focus, discipline, resilience, and creativity. Their real-life experiences with competition, teamwork, and emotion naturally equip them to understand story elements like conflict, character development, and tension.
Why writing a book is the ultimate self-esteem builder for kids
What if the single, most powerful confidence boost you could give your child was helping them write a book? This is not just another after-school activity, not another worksheet or assignment.
But a real book with their name on the cover.
When children write and finish a book, something extraordinary happens. They learn they can:
Start something big
Push through when it gets difficult
Trust their ideas and creativity
Solve problems independently
Finish what they started
That kind of confidence doesn’t just stay on the page, it shows up in school presentations, leadership, and future opportunities.
Creative writing helps children develop communication skills, imagination, empathy, and resilience, the very skills they need to succeed in life.
When a child realises “My ideas matter”, their whole world opens up.
Read the full article and discover how writing a book can transform your child’s confidence and creativity.
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How to turn your child’s love for video games into a creative writing project
Is your child obsessed with video games? What if their screen time could become story time?
Before you worry about “too much gaming,” consider this: modern video games teach world-building, character development, plot structure, and creative storytelling, the same skills used in creative writing. In this article, I share how you can turn your child’s love for Minecraft, Roblox, Zelda or other narrative games into a powerful creative writing project. If you’re a parent of a child or teenager who loves gaming, this could completely change how you see their hobby.
Let’s turn players into authors. ✍️
Read more here.
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Creative Writing for Kids: The hidden skill that strengthens every other school subject
Parent, if you’re only thinking about English grades, you’re thinking too small. Creative writing builds critical thinking, academic strength across subjects, clear communication skills, resilience and confidence in your child.
The child who can structure a story can structure a science report. The child who can analyse a character can analyse a historical event. The child who can revise a draft can tackle a difficult maths concept.
Creative writing isn’t just a hobby. It’s a life skill.
If you want more than “just passing” for your child, read this article.
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Featured Story Number #27 – The Superpower
On the last day of summer, four friends hold a long jump competition in a quiet driveway. But when one of them takes his turn, something impossible happens. Instead of landing on the pavement, he finds himself flying through his uncle’s grand manor house just like he did as a child. Moments later, he’s back on the driveway with his friends staring in shock.
Why professional support matters for young authors
If your child loves writing and storytelling but feels stuck, frustrated, or unsure how to improve, working with a children’s writing coach could make all the difference. While parents play an essential role in encouraging creativity, professional writing support helps young writers develop the technical skills, structure, and confidence they need to grow.
In this article, we explore how a children’s writing coach provides personalised feedback, teaches essential storytelling techniques such as character development and plot structure, and helps kids set achievable writing goals. Unlike traditional school writing lessons, creative writing coaching focuses on imagination, voice development, and real-world publishing insight tailored specifically for young writers.
The 30-day countdown: A stress-free marketing plan for your book launch
New article – You’ve written the book. The hard, lonely, soul-stretching part is done. And now it’s almost launch day, and suddenly everyone expects you to become a marketing expert overnight. If you’re staring at your calendar thinking, “I have no idea how to do this without burning out,” take a breath. You’re at the part no one warns you about.
A simple 30-day launch window works because it keeps momentum without overwhelming you. It gives you permission to show up imperfectly, talk about your book like a human, and build real connection instead of noise.
From bedtime stories to book deals: How to support your child’s writing dreams
When a child says they want to play football professionally, parents sign them up for training. When they show talent in music, we get them lessons and a proper instrument. But when they want to write? We hand them a notebook and hope for the best.
Taking your child’s writing ambitions seriously doesn’t mean pushing them into early burnout or turning creativity into a chore. It means recognizing that if they’re passionate about storytelling, they deserve the same support and structure we’d give any other meaningful pursuit.