Watch the video for Day Two instructions. Just to recap here for those who prefer their information in written format: Today you are going to…

Watch the video for an overview of the challenge and Day One instructions. Just to recap here for those who prefer their information in written…

A 10 day challenge (with breaks) designed to take you from choosing an ancestor, to writing and editing your story, to sharing your finished piece!…

For this challenge I’d like you to compare and contrast your life with that of one (or more) of your ancestors. This could be an…

What is a cliché? A cliché is a frequently used saying or phase. They can be very short, for example, “bright sun” or “boiling hot”…

Write a paragraph about your ancestors’ fears or the monsters that featured in the popular literature, plays or films of their era. OR Research the…

Write on the theme ‘holidays’ From Victorian seaside breaks to Georgian Spas to Butlins, to school organised trips to exotic travels. Where did your ancestors…

Write on the theme ‘animals’ Some ideas for you: Did your ancestors keep pets? What pets did you grow up with? How did they use…

Write within the theme of ‘childhood’. The concept of childhood (as we think of it today) is a relatively recent invention. The Edwardian era is…

Help set the scene by showing (not telling) your readers about the time period during which your story is set. Describing clothing is a great…