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14/10/2026

Say hello to our writer of the week Abdulrazak Gurnah 📝

Abdulrazak Gurnah (born 1948, Zanzibar [now in Tanzania]) is a Tanzanian-born British author known for his novels about the effects of colonialism, the refugee experience, and displacement in the world. He won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2021.

Central to much of his writing are the themes of the long-reaching and destructive impact of colonialism and the upheaval experienced by immigrants and refugees. When Gurnah was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2021, the prize committee cited “his uncompromising and compassionate pe*******on of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents.”

In Afterlives (2020) Gurnah examines the brutality of the German colonial presence in East Africa in the early 20th century and the impact that it has on the lives of Tanganyikans, particularly the characters Ilyas, Hamza, and Afiya.

Read more about Gurnah and his works here: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Abdulrazak-Gurnah

13/10/2026

Inspiration is everywhere. You just have to pay attention! 🌳✍️

A bird flying past, a stranger walking by, the rustling of leaves, or even a quiet moment in the park can spark an incredible story. Sometimes, the best writing ideas come from the simplest things around us.

Encourage your child to look beyond the pages of a book and find inspiration in everyday life. A little curiosity, a bit of observation, and a wild imagination can turn an ordinary moment into an extraordinary adventure!

At Accomplish Press, we believe every child has a story to tell.

What's the most unexpected thing that has ever inspired a story idea? Share in the comments!

10/10/2026

One long book or many short stories?

Some readers love getting completely lost in one long story, spending days with the same characters and world. Others would rather jump from mystery to comedy to adventure all in one reading session! 📚

There’s no wrong way to enjoy a good story. So, which would your young reader choose: one long book or lots of short stories? 👇

08/10/2026

Writing doesn't always have to be a solitary activity! When young writers create together, they exchange ideas, encourage one another, discover new perspectives and gain the confidence to share their own voices.

At our Creative Writing Club, children aren't just learning how to tell better stories—they're growing alongside a supportive community of young people who love stories too💚.

06/10/2026

Staring at a blank page and wondering where to begin? ✍️ Sometimes, you don’t need the whole story figured out. You just need the right questions.

These five questions can turn a tiny idea into the beginning of something brilliant.

Save this carousel for your young writer’s next storytelling session!

05/10/2026

Your child loves writing. But do they need a creative writing class or a writing coach? The answer depends on what they’re trying to achieve.

If they want to build confidence, explore different types of writing, practise regularly and meet other young writers, a creative writing class could be the perfect fit.

But if they’re already saying, “I want to finish my book!”, they may need something more focused: personalised feedback, manuscript development, milestones and coaching to help them reach The End.

And sometimes, they need both, just at different stages.

In my latest blog post, I break down the differences between creative writing classes and writing coaching for children, the questions parents should ask before choosing, and how to recognise what your young writer needs next.

Read the full article and discover the right next step for your child.

If your child loves writing, how do you know whether they need a creative writing class, a writing mentor, or perhaps both? This article explains the key differences. A creative writing class is ideal for children who need regular practice, a structured curriculum, encouragement and a community of o...

05/10/2026

Screens can entertain children for hours, but their imagination deserves time to come alive too.

🌟 Encourage them to swap a little scrolling for storytelling: creating characters, building worlds and turning their own ideas into something they can be proud of.

At the Accomplish Press Creative Writing Club, we make writing engaging, social and fun while helping young writers develop these skills!

03/10/2026

02/10/2026

New story from student of the Creative Writing Club! Written by Anaiya, aged 10.

The Unexpected and Quite Crazy Diary of Tiana Banks - Tiana Banks thinks she understands her family, until an overheard argument and a set of mysterious documents reveal a shocking secret about her real father. What follows is a chaotic adventure involving lies, an escaped criminal, a police chase and one very unexpected family reunion.

The Unexpected and Quite Crazy Diary of Tiana Banks Tiana Banks thinks she understands her family, until an overheard argument and a set of mysterious documents reveal a shocking secret about her real father. What follows is a chaotic adventure involving lies, an escaped criminal, a police chase and...

02/10/2026

Writing Tips: A scene can be clear and engaging for the reader while leaving every character exactly where they started. One practical check is to compare two things at the end of the scene

• What does the reader understand now?
• What does each character understand now?
• Who has learned, decided, noticed or misunderstood something?
• What has changed in the relationships or stakes?

If the scene is doing work for the reader but not for any character, it may need a stronger character-level turn. That could be a decision, a discovery, a new suspicion, a shift in power or even a carefully planted misunderstanding.

The goal is not for every scene to contain a dramatic twist. The goal is for something meaningful to move for someone inside the story.

Save this for your next manuscript review. What changes for your characters by the end of your current scene?

Share below, tag a writer who might find this useful, or DM Accomplish Press for support with your manuscript.

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