For this week’s Creative Burst we have a very special guest – writer and illustrator Alan Nolan! Alan Nolan has written and illustrated many brilliant books for children including Fintan’s Fifteen, Sam Hannigan and the Last Dodo and Conor’s Caveman. In this video he shows us how to create our own mini comic book and how to draw a superhero squirrel!

Have you ever seen a door and wondered what was behind it? This week’s Creative Bursts video with Sarah Webb is all about doorways and portals. Watch Sarah’s new video and create stories and poems using the writing prompts. Happy writing!

This week’s Creative Bursts video with Sarah Webb is inspired by sea glass and beach treasure! Sarah helps us create stories and poems using her writing prompts. Happy writing!

On this week’s Bright Sparks Creative Burst, Sarah Webb is inspired by the work of Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang who creates amazing art work using fireworks. Sarah tells us how writing is all about painting pictures with your words and helps us create haiku poems!

In Deirdre Sullivan’s second NovelTeens masterclass, she guides us through building a sustainable writing practice, divulging hints and tips that we can use to kickstart a daily routine. She highlights the importance of reading other writers, as well as setting small, achievable goals and sharing your work with your peers.