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My son doesn’t like writing – what can I do?

With the effects of his delayed gross motor development still very much present in his everyday life, my youngest, who is now eight and a half, is becoming increasingly reluctant to write. You can read more about his developmental delays, hypermobility and food intolerances on my blog, A ‘Free ... READ the POST

Books for reluctant readers – Wonder by R.J Palacio

Wonder is a story of strength, courage and bravery, of overcoming obstacles and not letting your fears stand in your way. It reminds us not to judge people based on how they look. Wonder is a story every child should read. My eight year old is one of my reluctant readers. He’s a boy for a ... READ the POST

New workshops and dates for Storymakers Writing Club

Storymakers offers two-hour workshops, a six-week story writing course and a regular (fortnightly) writing club. Held in Sevenoaks, all are suitable for children aged 8 years and above. I have just added some new workshops to the list, with dates running up to the end of the year. Please have a ... READ the POST

Creative writing clubs for children

Why is creative writing important for children? Writing is inextricably linked to all forms of creativity from art to drama, so why shouldn't children enjoy writing as much as they do these other disciplines? I am a firm believer that fostering a love of stories in children will help them enjoy ... READ the POST

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"You're an amazing author. My daughter has read all your books 3 times. Thank you for inspriring her!!

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"Nicola is responsive and intuitive while delivering projects in a timely manner."

"You have really inspired her to write and create stories. She was very taken with your book the Time School."
Nikki Young
2020-02-28T13:14:06+00:00
"You have really inspired her to write and create stories. She was very taken with your book the Time School."

"Nicola encourages the children to think about things in different ways and to be more creative and descriptive in their...
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2020-02-28T13:14:19+00:00
"Nicola encourages the children to think about things in different ways and to be more creative and descriptive in their writing style."
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