I'll be running another 6 week online course on Writing Chapter Books starting in June, please DM me with your email if you'd like me to send you more information 🙂
#kidlit #chapterbooks #writerslife #writingtips #writingcourse #writingforkids #WritingCBs

Great White Egret portrait. 😍
Taken last weekend at RSPB Ham Wall in Somerset. 😊🐦

My internet has developed a habit of disconnecting itself without telling me whenever I come on Twitter. Never at other times. It's as if it's telling me: 'Nobody wants to hear it...' Or: 'You're better than this...' perhaps. 😆

Boosting - great book. 😀👏 #childrensbooks

Friend texts something me about a cat.
I reply: Purrrrrfect.
See what I did there?
Purrrrrfect.
I don't even really like cats!
Purrrrrfect.
I've never felt more alive!
Purrrrrfect.
I'm Oscar Wilde, I am!
Purrrrrfect.
Legend of the Week Award? Guilty as charged!
Purrrrrfect.
🐱

The best children’s fiction is often about children deciding which story of the world they have been told is true. The same goes for real children discovering the world through fiction. Stories and poems don’t literally “mean” anything - they ask questions and offer choices.

Are you an #illustrator ? Then come along to our masterclass with Mollie Ray where she will delve into crafting compelling images, creating character, setting & narrative visually, bringing words into the picture and getting published!

Book now: bit.ly/49tEx9D

Fingerprints on my laptop screen?!! 😡

There are no fingers!

Door Is A Jar Literary Magazine is thrilled to reveal the cover art for Issue 31 Summer 2024

The official release day is Tuesday, June 4th

Use the link to see all the contributors, read samples from the magazine, and pre-order a copy on our website
doorisajarmagazine.net/issues/summer-…

Northern Street Scene by Peter Stanaway (b. 1943) #Art #NorthernArt

Vote.

I'm doing another #askagent today whilst I go through submissions. Ask me your questions on query letters, synopses, how to hook an agent, publishing, etc! I'll be here on-and-off until 3pm 👀

I like #BillNighy as much as the next dude, but he seems to enjoy lurking in the background of a lot of people's photographs, alone, doing something just slightly unsettling... Are we sure he's not messing with us?

Black Thoughts, my little editorial business, will be seeking a proofreader in the months to come as we continue to expand. If you would be interested in discussing the role then drop me a DM. If not, any RT would be appreciated to spread the word. Thank you ✍🏻📚

Welcome one and all to tonight's #ukteenchat , featuring the fabulous Ash Bond. Have your questions at the ready and give us a wave if you’re here 🙋‍♀️ Remember to use the # so your questions don't get missed 😀

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 7th May 8-9pm BST with the fabulous Clare Harlow, who will be chatting all about her debut #MG - Tide Magic the Many Faces of Ista Flit. All welcome to come and join in the chat 🙂
#TideMagic #kidlit #writerslife #writementor

Glenn in the window by Tish Murtha. From the series Youth Unemployment (1981).

Photo © Ella Murtha, all rights reserved.

One of the two remaining northern white rhinos in the world, guarded 24 hours a day to guard against poachers Photo: Matjaz Krivic source: National Geographic

Sad news. A real presence in everything I ever saw him in - usually rather sinister! 👏 RIP.

Explore nature with this week's #StaffPicks .

From inspiring poems to must reads for curious minds and outdoor adventures, learn more about our recommendations:
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David Fickling Books Collins4Parents Little Tiger Books Zephyr Books Walker Books Greystone Kids