writing tips for kids Archives

Tristan January 25, 2022

Writing Prompts for Kids and Teens

‘How do you start a story?’ It’s the question I’m most often asked when I visit schools and festivals. Also, ‘Where do … View Post

Tristan January 12, 2021

Anything Goes Book

The Anything Goes book is the core of my writing practice. And I believe it’s the key to inspiring young people to write. … View Post

Tristan November 2, 2020

Young Writers’ StorySchool Trailer

Young Writers’ StorySchool launches mid-November! An online video writing masterclass for kids and teens to supercharge writing in the classroom and at home. It’… View Post

Tristan January 16, 2019

Writing Tips For Kids Final Episode

The final episode of my Writing Tips for Kids video series is up on YouTube. The series features my top five tips for creating … View Post

Tristan August 27, 2018

Writing Tips for Kids 2 of 5

I have five key writing tips for making the process easier, more personal and more fun for kids. This is the second of my … View Post

Tristan January 30, 2018

Byron Bay Writing Safari

Inspiring children to write, or adults to write, can be tricky. Walking and writing outdoors is key to creativity, for me at least. Stories … View Post

Tristan June 8, 2017

Vision Boarding for Writers

I’m a very visual writer. To tell a story I have to see it as well as hear it and feel it. I … View Post

Tristan June 28, 2016

Making Sense of Humour

Funnyman author Oliver Phommavanh has just launched his new book, The Other Christy. Here, Oliver gives tips on how kids can write their … View Post

Tristan March 17, 2015

Advice For Young Writers

Here are my top ten writing tips for children published recently in Just Kidding Magazine. I hope you find lots of inspiration. I learnt … View Post