Cressida Cowell’s childhood holidays turned her into a writer. No electricity, no technology, just her father’s storytelling igniting her imagination.

I loved this book when I was a child. Beautifully read here in a Yorkshire accent.

Writing isn't the easiest life - you need the stickability of a barnacle, the hide of a rhinocerous and the sensitivity of a butterfly. Plus a load of technique, and creative and emotional support.
If you'd like to push your writing further, I can help you learn new skills while offering lots of support to keep you fired up.

I'm encouraging, kind and firm, and over 90% of all the students who sign up for this online course complete it.
Find the details here.
https://www.sawriterscollege.co.za/shop/CREATIVE+WRITING+COURSES/Basics+of+Creative+Writing.html

Also at the UK Writers College and New Zealand Writers College too). ... See more

Really good advice here about what you don’t need in a picture book text.

When I was pregnant I frequently took long walks in the forest in my diaphanous negligee with the sturdy sleeves. Sometimes I sacrificed a small child. I’m special that way.
What is your special gift? ... See more

And the winner is.... Vanessa Reddy. Congrats you’ve won an assessment of a piece of writing. Max 1200 words. 😀

If you did 3 or more of the challenges you earned an entry into the giveaway.

How lovely are these?