Written by Danni Ruth 

7/11/2019 20:13

From Harry Potter to The Book Thief and sci-fi to historical fiction, this month we’re asking what book are you unable to put down, and why?

Researched and Written by Danni Ruth 

23/10/2019

"Everything we do is accessible to young people. We also offer professional development classes for people who want to learn more about the creative industries."

Now in its fifth year, the award invites 14-18 year olds to submit short stories of up to 1,000 words.

"There's a magic in short stories and they can evoke so many ideas and feelings."

"Before winning, the thought of one day becoming a published author felt like a bit of a ‘pipe dream’ maybe; since winning, it feels like anything is possible!"

"The Thames has always seemed so daunting and unstoppable, yet at the same time a sign of depth and history."

If your arts leadership project sounds intimidating, check out our 5-step guide.

For my unit 1 challenge I have decided to throw my hand in Spoken Word/Poetry writing. I would love to hear your feedback on a couple of my pieces :)

"I’m most at peace by the sea, but the river allows busy Londoners a place for quiet contemplation, and I always find it a soothing place to be."

"There is no such thing as bad poetry, it is only unpolished."