Literacy
Literacy

Tips for teenage writers

Advice from each author for teenagers wanting to develop their writing. This section also links to a number of writing websites for teenagers.

Ideas Factory
'Get in. Get on. Get creative' declares the title on Channel 4's 'Ideas Factory'. Search for writing ideas in Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Highlands and Islands. Find out about blogging a book deal, read feature articles and talk to others about writing.

BBC Blast
BBC Blast is a website to encourage young writers. On this website you can submit your writing, enter competitions and get great advice about starting writing, getting an agent and more.

Anne Cassidy giving teenagers tips on writing
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Anne Cassidy talking about potential pitfalls in writing and giving teenagers tips on writing.

Duration1 minute 13 seconds
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Mary Hooper giving tips for aspiring writers
DescriptionMary Hooper giving tips for aspiring writers.
Duration44 minutes
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Tim Bowler giving tips for teenage writers
DescriptionTim Bowler giving tips for teenage writers.
Duration1 minute 13 seconds
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