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What happens when a young person is encouraged to tell their story? Their imagination grows, their confidence strengthens and their voice becomes impossible to ignore.

This International Youth Day, we’re celebrating young writers and the adults who make space for their creativity.

At Accomplish Press, we’ve had the joy of helping children as young as 10 and 12 publish their own books. Their achievements remind us that age is not a limit to meaningful ideas, powerful storytelling or big dreams.

Young writers thrive when they have:
💚 Encouragement instead of pressure
💛 Practical guidance to develop their ideas
📚 A safe community where their voice is valued
✍️ Support to keep going when the blank page feels difficult

That’s why we created our Creative Writing Club for Kids and Teens: to help young storytellers build confidence, develop their writing skills and discover the joy of bringing their ideas to life.

If your child loves stories, has a vivid imagination or dreams of becoming an author, we’d love to support them. Learn more about our Creative Writing Club (for ages 9 to 15) here: https://accomplishpress.com/creative-writing-club-for-kids-and-teens/

What if your unfinished manuscript isn’t proof that you can’t write: it’s simply waiting for the right support?

When Miriam A. came to us, she had a manuscript she had been carrying for years. She believed in the story, but self-doubt, competing priorities and uncertainty about the next steps kept her stuck.

Through our Get Unstuck coaching journey, Miriam learned how to:

✓ Break the manuscript into manageable stages
✓ Strengthen the structure and develop her message
✓ Replace perfectionism with consistent progress
✓ Prepare confidently for publication

Today, she is a published author.

“I had opened that manuscript so many times and always found a reason to close it again. Coaching helped me stop treating my book like an impossible mountain. I finally finished it, published it, and now I can hold the book I once thought I might never complete. The confidence I gained has changed how I see myself.” : Miriam A.

Your manuscript may be unfinished, but your author journey is not over.

If you’re ready to move from stuck to finished, send us a DM or visit https://accomplishpress.com to learn how our writing coaching can support your next step.

You've been working on your novel for months, so why can't you finish it?

In this article, I explore the 10 most common reasons writers get stuck, from perfectionism and imposter syndrome to the dreaded "messy middle," shiny new ideas, lack of routine, plot problems, and research rabbit holes. More importantly, I share practical strategies to overcome each obstacle and regain momentum.

Whether you're writing your first novel or your fifth, every manuscript reaches difficult stages. The writers who finish aren't necessarily the most talented, they're the ones who learn how to keep going when inspiration fades.

If your manuscript has been gathering dust, this guide will help you identify what's really stopping you and give you the confidence to finally type those two magical words: The End.

10 reasons your novel progress has stalled (and how to finally finish your book) - Accomplish Press Every writer knows the feeling. You begin your novel full of excitement, only to hit a wall halfway through. Suddenly the words stop flowing, self-doubt creeps in, and finishing your book feels impossible. In this article, I explore the 10 most common reasons writers get stuck, from perfectionism an...

Writer of the week - 🥳

Oyinkan Braithwaite is the best-selling author of MY SISTER THE SERIAL KILLER (2018) which has now been translated into 30 languages and sold millions of copies. It won the 2019 LA Times Award for Best Crime Thriller, the 2019 Morning News Tournament of Books, the 2019 Amazon Publishing Reader’s Award for Best Debut Novel and the 2019 Anthony Award for Best First Novel. It was also shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2019, among several other prizes, and longlisted for both the Booker Prize 2019 and the 2020 Dublin Literary Award.

Oyinkan has published several short stories over the last few years for a variety of publications and platforms, including Audible and McSweeney’s. She also wrote a novella The Baby is Mine in support of adult literacy.

Alongside her work as a novelist, she is also a screenwriter with two projects in development for television and one for feature film, the latter an adaptation of her first novel.

Her new novel Cursed Daughters was published in Autumn 2025.

Read more about Oyinkan and her work here: https://oyinkanbraithwaite.co.uk/

Does your child have stories they can't stop telling? If they're filling notebooks with adventures, creating imaginary worlds, or reading long after bedtime, you might have a young writer in your home.

The question is, how do you encourage their talent without turning writing into homework?

In my latest blog, I share 5 simple but powerful ways parents can help children develop a lifelong love of writing, from creating an inspiring writing space to celebrating their ideas and creativity.

Sometimes all a child needs, is someone who believes their stories matter. If you're looking for practical ways to nurture your child's writing talent, this article is for you.

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How to support and encourage a child who loves writing stories - Accomplish Press If your child is always making up stories, filling notebooks with ideas, or disappearing into books for hours, they may have the heart of a young writer. The good news is that you don't need to be a writing expert to nurture their creativity. This article shares five practical ways parents can encou...

Hello parent! Try this fun writing exercise with your child aged 9 to 15. Ask them to write “A day in the life of our pet” from their pet’s perspective. 🐾

They could begin with: “Today, I woke up and noticed something very strange…”

Then encourage them to explore:
🐶 What does their pet see, hear and smell?
🐱 What does the pet think about the family?
🐰 What secret adventures might happen while everyone is out?
🐹 What makes the pet happy, worried or curious?

Remind your child that the goal isn’t perfect spelling or grammar. It’s about noticing the world in a new way and giving their imagination room to play.

This simple activity helps children develop:
✅ Empathy
✅ Imagination
✅ Observation skills
✅ Confidence in expressing ideas

When they’ve finished, ask them to read the story aloud: in their pet’s voice if they’re feeling brave! 📖

Send us a DM to learn how our Creative Writing Club helps young writers bring their ideas to life.

You've finished your manuscript, now what? Should you publish an ebook? A paperback? An audiobook? Or maybe all three?

One of the biggest mistakes I see first-time authors make is trying to do everything at once. Choosing the right publishing format is just as important as writing a great book.

In my latest blog, I break down the four main self-publishing formats: paperback, ebook, audiobook and interactive workbooks, and explain the pros, cons and best uses for each.

You'll discover:
• Which format gives you the widest reach.
• Why paperbacks still build credibility.
• When it's worth creating an audiobook.
• A simple publishing roadmap that helps you launch without burning out.

If you're an aspiring author wondering what happens after you've typed "The End," this article will help you make confident publishing decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

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4 Self-Publishing Options for Your First Book: Audio, Digital, Physical, and Interactive - Accomplish Press In this practical guide, author, publisher and writing coach Tolulope Popoola explores the four main self-publishing formats available to today's authors and explains the advantages and disadvantages of each. You'll learn which formats offer the greatest reach, the highest royalties, the strongest c...

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