Bøker av Jenny Alexander

You will love the playfulness and variety of the writing ideas in this book, inspired by celebration days throughout the year. They'll get you thinking about things you don't normally think about and writing in ways you don't normally write.There are 244 inspirations for writing poetry, fiction, memoir and non-fiction on all sorts of topics from procrastination and plastic to world peace and pets, with plenty of tips on technique.Going off your normal tracks is like a holiday; it's escape and freedom, curiosity and play. Wherever you are in your writing life, from complete beginner to published author, it's good to take a break, and these small celebrations will bring you fresh ideas, boost your wellbeing and build your writing skills.'Imaginative, accessible prompts to spark new work from writers of every level. Whatever you write - fiction, poetry, memoir or non-fiction - Jenny's irresistible exercises offer ways of looking into a subject or theme that inevitably spark new creative work.' Tina Jackson, Editor of Writing Magazine

Can help build social skills and character, teach life lessons, and put children on a pathway to kindness, courtesy, respect, and purpose.

A funny, practical book that, unlike most green guides for children, doesn't only include fun facts and practical tasks but also takes a more holistic approach, helping readers develop an emotional connection with nature and think in terms of community.As well as explaining environmental problems in ways children can easily understand, the book offers: Real life stories of inspirational young people from around the world, such as Elizabeth Gadson, the 'little litter picker', school strike activist Greta Thunberg and Boyan Slat, the schoolboy inventor Made up example stories - designed to demonstrate how children in particular can make a difference Fun quizzes for children to check their own knowledge and attitudes Jokes Creative tasks as well as practical ones, to help children feel informed and motivated Social skills children might use to encourage the adults around them to think about these issues too, without annoying themThe book will appeal to teachers, parents and youth leaders as well as children, because many of the tasks are fun for adults and children to do together and in groups.

Part writer's guide, part workbook, 'Notes to Self' is packed with tips and insights, space for writers to add their own ideas and creative tasks designed to help writers achieve their writing goals.

Many writers start out with an idea of what kind of thing they want to write and then never stray from that area of writing. That's a shame because if you think of yourself as just a novelist, or a poet, or a memoirist, or a non-fiction writer you don't get to explore the full range of your writer self.Going off your normal writing tracks will help you Feel the creative buzz of breaking new ground Find fresh ideas to bring back to your normal writing Open up new writing paths you never thought of followingWith seventy-five little forays into fiction, non-fiction, memoir and poetry; advice on writing in each genre and a chapter on how to set up a free-range writing group, this book is bursting with ideas for any time your wild writer's soul feels restless and needs new adventures

Going Up! addresses the most common anxieties children have about moving from primary to secondary school. This lively and humorous book will appeal to both boys and girls, and will also provide talking points for teachers and parents. 11+ yrs

A story about bullying and being 'one of the gang'. Carly hasn't been herself lately - it seems that she's 'lost her fizz'. She is being teased and excluded by the girls who were once her best friends, and feels there is no one she can talk to about her problems. Then Carly finds a stray dog and suddenly her so-called friends don't matter so much.

In both writing and dream awareness, you have to learn how to relax the conscious, critical faculty in order to let the amazing stories and images that flow like an underground stream in the unconscious mind to emerge.Written for both writers and dreamers, this guidebook, by seasoned author and teacher of creative writing and dreaming, Jenny Alexander, is packed with practical tips and exercises to help you*; enter the dream or ';writer's trance' at will, through intention and surrender*; explore the unique landscapes, themes and images of your personal unconscious*; increase your dream awareness to boost your writing*; use writing to deepen your understanding of dreams*; enter the mythic dimension, where ';big dreams' and bestsellers are born ';A fascinating mixture of handbook and autobiography. I learnt things, my mind was opened and it was a damn good read.' - Nicola Morgan, author and public speaker Note: This book was previously published as Writing in the House of Dreams: Creative adventures for Dreamers and Writers

Every writer feels stuck sometimes, but you don't have to be beaten by writer's block. This guide from seasoned author and writing teacher, Jenny Alexander, with contributions from many other writers, offers insights and practical strategies to help you spot self-sabotaging thoughts and build your writing confidence create writing goals that feel meaningful and exciting understand all the stages of the creative process deal with technical problems such as plotting and pacing decide on your best route to publicationIt will help you if you're stuck, but even if you aren't stuck, read it anyway, because knowing how to deal with problems should they arise is the best way of making sure they don't.';A lifeline to anyone who is stuck in their writing or suffering from any kind of block. Jenny Alexander speaks to all writers, whether they are just starting or have been writing for years.' - Celia Rees, award-winning author This book was previously published as When a Writer Isnt Writing: How to Beat Your Blocks, Be Published and Find Your Flow

Dad uses thefamily to test his fit-in-four weeks diet book. But as the Pinkers all get fatter, not fitter, can Gran save the day?

Peony Pinker is fed up with her annoying, argumentative family. Her Gran tells her you can choose yourfriends but not your family; as you can't have the family you want, you have tolearn to want the family you've got. Peony isn't sure that's even possible. Can she stop Gran's crazy ideas for improvement from causing disaster?

Peony wants a lot ofthings. She wants a dog, she wants her dad to stop being an agony aunt, and shereally wants to get rid of her sister's horrible best friend Bianca. Then Mr Kaminski next doortells her the secret of how to get what you want, and Peony decides it's time toput a stop to Bianca at last. But can she get what she wants?

Most books about bullying tell children how to act without addressing how they feel. But the usual advice to 'ignore it' or 'say something smart' is doomed to fail, as you can't act brave and confident if you feel stressed and helpless inside.Jenny Alexander's approach is to develop readers' psychological defences. Through an entertaining mix of exercises, quizzes and fictional scenarios, she combines common sense with simple cognitive therapy techniques, to build up children's self esteem. Her tone is humorous and upbeat, but always sensitive to the reader's feelings.This new, updated edition takes account of recent technologies such as texting, MSN and bluejacking, which are increasingly abused by bullies.

Offers practical advice and is intended for children and their parents. This work helps children to analyse their feelings and develop a positive outlook, and it contains activities, quizzes, jokes and anecdotes.