Ever since I blogged about cyber-bullying while writing the relevant chapter in The Teenage Guide to Stress, I seem to have attracted a lot of attention from other...
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As part of my work as Patron of Reading for the wonderful Larbert High School, I recently judged the best creative writing examples from the Higher English class....
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My weekly tip for writers is this: All writing needs a strong, appropriate and coherent voice. And non-fiction needs it as much as fiction does. To explain further:...
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Drop into this section to learn more about my books for young people and info for schools. All my books are different, so I hope there's one (or more...) that you might enjoy. 
I give honest advice to writers about all aspects of writing, publication and promotion. So honest, in fact, that I'm known as the Crabbit Old Bat. I also critique MSS and submissions - honestly. 
For teenagers, teachers, parents, social workers, mental health workers or anyone who wants reassurance, inspiration and fascinating brain science. Includes free downloads.
