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    Show don't tell

    How “Show Don’t Tell” Actually Works

    Show Don’t Tell is a technique used in pretty much every form of creative writing. It is a skill that once mastered will take your writing to the next level.


    Hans Christian Andersen

    Hans Christian Andersen

    Hans Christian Andersen wrote 156 fairy tales (and more besides), including ‘The Emperor’s New Clothes’, ‘The Ugly Duckling’ and ‘The Little Mermaid’.


    Easter

    Your Guide To A Happy And Productive Easter

    If you haven’t quite worked out what revision techniques work best for you yet, don’t worry, here are a few suggestions to try.


    Exam

    How To Approach Exam Questions

    May may seem so far away, but two things are worth mentioning: it’s never too early to be exam-ready, and time moves faster than you think it does.


    Editions

    Buying Books You Already Own: Why New Editions Matter

    Newest editions of a text often come with bonus material to make a purchase more enticing for consumers.


    Journey to the Centre of the Earth

    A Geological Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

    This journey is purely hypothetical, but it is nonetheless an interesting one to travel.


    The Ides Of March

    The Ides Of March

    The Ides of March, historically, was originally a time for celebration and rejoicing – quite different to associations with the phrase today.


    The Breakfast Club Adventures

    A Book Recommendation For March

    The Breakfast Club Adventures depicts the kind of problems many young children face. It also talks about friendship, community and confidence.


    Women's Day

    International Women’s Day

    This International Women’s Day – the 8th of March – let’s celebrate some of the most successful and influential young British women.


    Languages

    The World’s Most Influential Languages

    Analysis at MIT led to putting forward the idea that the influence level of a language is less about the language itself but about how it connects to others.