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Writing Inspiration

Do you enjoy writing stories? Do you sometimes struggle for ideas or want tips on how to improve your writing? Would you love to see your own book published one day? For starters, have a look at these articles from Sophie.

Top Ten Writing Tips

Does what it says on the tin! Sophie’s no-nonsense top tips on how to become a better writer.

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How I got published

Read Sophie’s inspirational story of how she first got into creative writing, and then went on to become a published author.

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About Sophie McKenzie

Sophie was born and brought up in London, where she still lives with her teenage son. She has worked as a journalist and a magazine editor, but fell in love with writing after being made redundant and enrolling in a creative writing course. She burst into the publishing world with Girl, Missing her debut novel (published 2006), which tallied up numerous award wins nationwide, including the Richard and Judy Best Kids’ Books 2007 (12+ category), The Red House Book Award and The Manchester Children’s Book Award. She was also longlisted for the Branford Boase award, which commends debut authors, and the coveted Carnegie Medal.

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