Tag: Writer
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Crooks and Nannies: Coming Soon!
March 27th brings the launch of my latest children’s chapter book ‘Crooks and Nannies’. Aimed at young readers 7+, this very silly, slimy, book is all about having a laugh… Pre-order your copy now.
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It’s out! Have you read ‘Blast from the past’ yet?
My children’s book, ‘Blast from the past’ starring The Raccoons is out now. Aimed at reluctant readers, aged 7+, this chapter book is filled with amazing new illustrations by Terry Cooper, making it the perfect bedtime read or something for kids to read by themselves.
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Hoff the record…
I’ve never been one for regrets. That said, there is something I regret not doing during my career as a studio producer: I wish I’d taken some photographs with the celebs that I met.
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So, what is it I do exactly?
It’s a question I get asked on a very regular basis. The short answer is ‘lots of things, but only some of them I can tell you about’. Sorry, that sounds far more cloak and dagger than I’d intended. Let me explain.
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Ideal Christmas Gifts
Have you sorted out all your Christmas presents yet? Me neither. If you’re looking for something a little bit different, why not try one of my books? I think you’ll find they’re the perfect stocking fillers.
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Live action scripts…
There’s nothing like receiving a brief where there’s room to have fun. That’s exactly what happened when I was asked to write this live action video, for a great new anti-insect product called BuzzyGo, by the team at Pushed. I won’t say too much more, other than I think it came together really nicely. Have…
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Not your average cycling writer…
There’s a whole host of people who aren’t photogenic, fast or fabulous on their bikes. They’re just folks trying to carve back a bit of life for themselves, despite the naysayers. I write for these people.
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Scripting Success
Life as a freelance writer can be pretty hectic – it’s all part of what makes the job so enjoyable. But, every now and then it’s great to take a moment or so and look back at projects that I’ve particularly enjoyed being involved in. One that immediately springs to mind is a recent animation…
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Emmy Award Winning Pet School
For most people, the hot summer of 2012 meant one thing: the London Olympics. For me, while London filled with the world’s top athletes, I found myself on the outskirts of the city, surrounded by pets of every variety. The result was Pet School, a show for CBBC that allowed children to ‘test drive’ a…
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Skills for Life: Writing for Scouts
It’s been an absolute pleasure to take on The Scout Association as a client. Writing all types of material (from animation scripts to social media posts) for this vibrant, ever-changing and important organisation has been a total privilege. As a former Beaver, Cub and Scout myself I understand the importance of the great work volunteers…
Chris McGuire: Writer 