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orandoyle.com

Children's fiction writer

Tag: creativity

What was that kids’ book?

I’ve never forgotten a story my mother read to us when were kids, but my mother and brother don’t remember it at all. Help me identify it.

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The DM’Terview: Stuart White on rejection & shining our light

In a Twitter DM interview, Stuart White – kidslit writer and WriteMentor founder – shares his hardwon wisdom on overcoming rejection and finding your truest self.

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A week of silence

In my late twenties, when I still had my faith and my hair, I spent a week in silence in a monastery…

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I am definitely not recommending this.

This ridiculously complicated game doesn’t matter. What matters is what it does for me in these crazy times..

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BOOK-SPOILED: Asha & the Spirit Bird

In a spoiler filled interview, author Jasbinder Bilan’s opens up on her creative choices writing Asha & the Spirit Bird…

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Did Christmas fix my manuscript?

After two festive weeks away from my manuscript, I find out today if Christmas magic has somehow improved it…

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The Lit festival – ‘Teens are doing it for themselves’

A group of teens set up a literary festival for teens. What could go wrong? Nothing. It’s amazing! Read this interview and find out why…

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Episode 12 – The Story Thief Challenges – Kids’ writing tips!

March 2019 – Exciting story for kids with writing advice and activity from Y6 Parkside school!

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Episode 11 – The Story Thief Challenges – Library magic!

February 2019 MG adventure; advice on library magic from kids author Catherine Doyle; writing challenges for kids!

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Episode 10 – The Story Thief Challenges – Magical writing!

January 2019 MG adventure; advice on writing stories with magic from kids author Catherine Doyle; writing challenges for kids!

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