Tizzie Frankish (is writing!)

Tutor, coach and mentor for ND learners & creative writing lecturer/ workshop Features @words8pictures/@SCBWI_BI Room 204 @writingwestmids

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

Sometimes as writers we’re so focussed on the end goal, that we forget to enjoy the creative process.

Here’s what happened (incl. tips to try out) when I shifted focus during my year of ‘finding fun in writing…again!’ #WritingCommmunity #amwriting

https://t.co/E3aWqgsmjE

[LibraryGirl&BookBoy (Jo) @BookSuperhero2]

It's great to see that All Stories is back! #AllStories2024 is once again offering in-depth mentorships to children's book writers from underrepresented groups, alongside vital grassroots events. If you're looking to develop your work, do check it out: https://t.co/VbT6u6UGJe

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

Hugest congratulations to the winners and well done to everyone who shared their work 👏👏

[WriteMentor @writementor]

We are delighted to announce the winners of our 2024 Novel & Picture Book Awards, sponsored by @bonnierbooks_uk 🎉 https://t.co/jJ4mTeUpAJ

Congratulations to our winners, our runners-up and those who shortlisted, and thank you to everyone who shared their stories with us. So many brilliant entries, and so much writing talent out there waiting to be discovered.

A huge thank you to our judges - Bonnier editors @ellasaurus_, @EmmaMatthewson1, @ruthmarybennett, @MurrayGeorgiaM, @sophinse & @ameliawarren_, and agents @keslupo, @LindsayLit, @LaurieEmTweets & @alicelovesbooks for giving up your time to review the entries and select our winners.

Read the 🧵 below for the winners of each category plus what our judges said about their entries.

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@thebookseller @WalkerBooksUK @Louiestowell This is fantastic news. Congratulations all! 👏👏

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@lilkamooni @EmiratesSupport @emirates From what I can gather Flights are leaving, but they are leaving with passengers who are stuck airside and unable to get through. This has happened with two different flights we were booked on.

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@EmiratesSupport @emirates @DXB The check in lines are in chaos and are becoming dangerous. There needs to be staff on the ground to organise. Currently only a handful of people behind the check in. It is absolutely shocking and more needs to be done to help. Please do something as a matter of urgency!

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@AmySFeest Amy, this is amazing to hear! Hugest congratulations to you both 👏💪

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@MeredithVigh You are in for such a treat. I’m planning on watching it again very soon… we all need more Ted Lasso in our lives 😍

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@keslupo @MayoPoetry Its tricky as a writer knowing where to ‘place’ your story. If the mc is 17- would this be classed as lower YA?

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@aitcheldee It’s so lovely to see, isn’t it? Xx

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@Booktrust @RashmiWriting Such wonderful news, Rashmi. Hugest congratulations on both this and your new book- which looks absolutely stunning 😍

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@LMMinns @writementor Hugest congratulations, Lou. This is fantastic news… I love this story and have always believed it will find its way into the world. Your writing is wonderful and I hope you and your fabulous character get the recognition you deserve 😍

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@DBertulis This is brilliant! The Poetry Bug is the only bug we’re happy for kids to catch, right? 😏

[Emma Finlayson-Palmer 🏳️‍🌈 She/Her @FinlaysonPalmer]

Next #ukteenchat will be on Tues 13th 8-9pm GMT with the fabulous @bexhogan, who will be chatting all about her brand new series for younger readers, Bronte Tempestra and the Lightning Steeds ⚡ All welcome to come and join in the chat 🙂
#kidlit #writerslife #BronteTempestra

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@DBertulis @DrVikkiBurns I’ve already watched both series. It’s brilliant! 😍

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

January is always a difficult time… but thanks to HRT and TheTraitors is been unusually good! 😂 #TheTraitorsUK

So, what can I watch to help me through February?

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@DrVikkiBurns @DBertulis Ooh now there’s a plan! Which one would you recommend I start with? 😃

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@MeredithVigh At this stage it doesn’t matter too much. It’s exists- all 70k+ of it and that is a HUGE win in my book. Well done! Celebrate this stage- celebrate every stage, regardless of how rubbish you think it might be (although I’m sure it won’t be !)

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@authorontheedge @OUPPrimary Thanks 😘 I’m having lots of fun trying new writing related endeavours so watch this space 😏 if writing is a joy most of the time, you’re winning 🙌💪

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

After 11yrs of writing, 7 finished ms, 2 agents & a number of ‘near miss’ subs later, I can proudly say my name is on a book.

Huge thanks to @OUPPrimary #readerful for making me a happy writer. What a wonderful series to part of & such gorgeous illustrations by Omar Aranda.

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@authorontheedge It’s much kinder on your MH too. Sending lots of hugs xx

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@authorontheedge Absolutely,Lorraine. After a difficult writing year (2021),I stopped writing altogether… until that was harder than actually writing. So,I set out to find fun again & wrote purely for the creative process(which is all we have control over)& fell back in love with writing again😍

[Tizzie Frankish (is writing!) @tizzief]

@authorontheedge @OUPPrimary Ah thanks, Lorraine. I’ve got my name on a book… finally 😂 How are you? I hope you are well and the writing is still joyful 😍