Word Doodler

Wordfish - Episode 10

This is a podcast about writing and books for kids. This episode takes a look at making your main character an orphan. It has a poem about word doodling and an extract from the book 'Bad Elf.' There is also a discussion about Christmas tales like A Christmas Carol and The Little Match Girl. We also name our books for our Christmas wish list.

Wordfish - Episode 9

This is a podcast about writing and books for kids. This episode looks at picking your perfect writing spot. It also has a poem all about Halloween called Darksiders.  There is a chat with young writers where we look at the books :  Groosham Grange by Anthony Horowitz, Stitch Head by Guy Bass, and The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde . Finally, there is the the monthly writing challenge to do with School Reports and witches.

Wordfish - Episode 8

A podcast about writing for children. In this episode we have a diamante poem about going to the beach, the most important writing tip in the world. Not forgetting a guest spot with a young writer discussing the power of reading and great graphic novels or comics to take a peak at. (There is a mention of Dr Who). There is the usual monthly writing challenge, a piece of flash writing and another poem that came from a dream.

Wordfish - Episode 7

A podcast about writing for kids. This episode looks at how to get your story characters talking. It has a poem about art that's gone out of control and another based on This is just to say by William Carlos Williams.  We also look at :  Eldest by Christopher Paolini - and The Dragon Sitter by Josh Lacey. There is a chat with a young writer. about dialogue and dragons. Finally, there is the the monthly writing challenge.

Wordfish - Episode 6

A podcast about writing for kids. This episode looks at listening out for mistakes in your writing - what mistakes to listen for. It also has a poem about a night-time noise, one about silence, and a chat with a young writer. We also recommend books: a Dr Who one - At Childhood's End by Sophie Aldred - and Over Sea, Under Stone by Susan Cooper. Not forgetting the monthly writing challenge.