Join Charlotte, a Year 2 teacher from London, in this insightful episode of Hanaz Writers Podcasts as she explores dyslexia and its impact on confidence in reading and writing. Learn about the signs and challenges of dyslexia, its effects on self-esteem, and strategies teachers and parents can use to support children with learning difficulties. Charlotte highlights the importance of understanding and managing dyslexia, showcasing how individuals with the condition often excel in creative thinking and problem-solving. Perfect for educators, parents, and anyone eager to understand how to foster confidence in those with dyslexia. Listen now on YouTube and Spotify!

Episode Highlights:

• What is dyslexia and how it impacts reading, writing, and spelling.
• Common signs and symptoms of dyslexia in children.
• The role of teachers in identifying and supporting students with learning difficulties.
• The emotional impact of dyslexia and how it affects confidence.
• Practical strategies for parents and teachers to help children manage dyslexia.
• Celebrating the unique strengths and talents of individuals with dyslexia.
• Encouraging a supportive environment at school and home.

In this episode of the Hanaz Writers Podcast, Charlotte delves into the art and purpose of journaling and diary writing. Drawing from her experience teaching Year 2 students, she shares insights into how diary writing can help explore emotions, reflect on events, and document life – much like when her students pondered Rapunzel's untold story.

Charlotte emphasises the importance of taking time out of our busy schedules to reflect. Journaling serves as a tool for mindfulness, helping us process daily events, recognise achievements, and learn from mistakes. It's a practice that can offer personal clarity and even provide a historical snapshot for future generations.

Before signing off, Charlotte highlights Hanaz Writers’ new range of pens, perfect for journaling enthusiasts. Listeners can find more episodes on YouTube and Spotify, or follow Hanaz Writers on Facebook (@hanaz.writers).

A perfect episode for anyone seeking inspiration to begin or deepen their journaling journey.

🌟 Start 2025 Right: Make Your New Year’s Writing Resolutions Stick! ✍️✨

Charlotte kicks off 2025 with a motivational chat about keeping your New Year's Resolutions, particularly if your objective is to write and finish your novel, in this exciting edition of the Hanaz Writers Podcast. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring writers who are committed to making this their year of storytelling success since it is full with helpful advice and inspiration.

Episode Highlights: 📖 The Importance of Perseverance – Charlotte explores why so many New Year’s Resolutions fail and how to stay committed to your writing journey by breaking it into manageable, consistent steps.

📅 Plan for Success – Learn how dedicating just 3 days each month to your novel can keep you on track to completing your story by year’s end. Charlotte shares simple strategies to schedule time for writing and overcome common obstacles, like writer’s block.

🖊️ The Power of Tools – Discover the perfect writing companion with the new Hanaz Writers Pen, a beautifully crafted tool available now on HanazWriters.com. Charlotte highlights how having the right tools can inspire creativity and help you stick to your goals.

Highlight Segment: The metaphor of characters trapped in "suspended animation" is used by Charlotte to encourage authors to persevere through periods of inactivity and complete their works. She reminds listeners that, like your New Year's resolutions, every tale has a happy ending!

🎉 Ready to start writing? Whether you're outlining, drafting, or refining, this episode has the motivation you need to make progress this year.

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✨ Start your 2025 writing journey today – your characters are waiting! 📚

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Keep Kids Learning and Entertained This Christmas with Night Zookeeper!

Charlotte, a primary school teacher who loves creative learning, introduces listeners to Night Zookeeper, a website located in London that aims to make reading and writing enjoyable for kids ages 6 to 12, in this episode of the Hanaz Writers Podcast. This site can be a lifeline for parents searching for entertaining and instructive activities for their children as the holidays draw near.

Episode Highlights: What is Night Zookeeper? – A magical, interactive learning platform featuring a web-based program, a book series, and even a Sky Kids TV mini-series. Developed by Joshua Davidson and Paul Hutson, it’s been used by over 1 million children worldwide to improve reading, writing, and grammar skills.

🖊️ How It Helps Kids – The platform offers personalised feedback, creative writing prompts, and activities that combine fun with education. There are even free resources available for parents to trial!

🎮 Why It’s Perfect for the Holidays – With entertaining and educational games, Night Zookeeper keeps kids occupied while fostering their creativity, giving parents some much-needed downtime.

Highlight Segment: Charlotte explains how Night Zookeeper became the first animated series to include children in its creation by using a collaborative storytelling approach to inspire a TV miniseries. This interactive experience demonstrates how the platform inspires children to embrace their creativity and let their imaginations run wild.

🎉 Ready to give it a go? Visit www.nightzookeeper.com to explore their free resources and discover a new way to keep your child learning and engaged this festive season.

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✨ Make this Christmas magical – give your child the gift of creativity! 🎁

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Unlock Your Writing Potential with Hanaz Writers: Tools, Tips, and Publishing Support!

Charlotte honours the amazing efforts of Hanaz Writers, a platform created to help writers of all skill levels, in this joyous edition of the Hanaz Writers Podcast. This episode explains how Hanaz Writers can revolutionise your creative process and assist in making your stories come to life, regardless of how experienced you are as a storyteller or how new to writing.

Episode Highlights: 📖 What is Hanaz Writers? – Founded in 2022 by Leila Hassanzadeh, Hanaz Writers provides authors with a supportive space to write, refine, and publish their stories, blogs, and other creative content.

🤖 AI Writing Tools: Discover how features like AI Title Generator and Script Refiner can help overcome writer's block, generate creative ideas, and enhance your writing. These tools offer solutions for rewording, refining storylines, and even generating fresh book titles based on your text.

📚 From Manuscript to Market: Hanaz Writers not only supports editing and proofreading but also collaborates with authors to finance and publish their work, ensuring your story is shared with the world.

Highlight Segment: Charlotte examines the AI Script Refiner, a special tool made to assist authors who are having trouble coming up with ideas. This tool provides practical recommendations to help you stay inspired and keep your story moving forward, whether you're stuck on a plot twist or need new ideas for a challenging scene.

🎉 Ready to get started? Visit www.hanazwriters.co.uk to join this creative community for free and gain access to tools, resources, and a professional team ready to support your writing goals.

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🎄 Merry Christmas and happy writing! Make 2025 the year you share your story with the world. 🎁

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🎙️ Podcast Overview: Insights from Christmas Tales

Charlotte examines the eternal teachings found in Dr. Seuss's The Grinch and Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol in this episode of the Hanaz Writers Podcast.

1. A Carol for Christmas:

• Themes of remorse, atonement, and metamorphosis are highlighted throughout Scrooge's trip with three ghosts. Important lessons include being compassionate to others, prioritising relationships over financial possessions, and using lessons learnt from the past to improve the future.

2. The Grinch

• The Grinch despises Christmas because he has been rejected and alone all of his life. Important lessons: fight prejudice, embrace compassion to build relationships, and comprehend the viewpoints of others. Both tales demonstrate how introspection and empathy can transform adversity into happiness.

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Charlotte, a seasoned educator and lover of storytelling, highlights the Edinburgh Short Story Award 2025 and its related contests in this episode of the Hanaz Writers Podcast. Regardless of your level of experience, this episode provides insightful advice and motivation for your next writing project!

Episode Highlights: 📖 Edinburgh Short Story Award: A global competition offering a grand prize of £3,000 and the opportunity to be published in The Edinburgh Anthology. With a word limit of 2,000 and no genre restrictions, it’s open to all styles – from gritty realism to laugh-out-loud humour.

📚 Additional Awards include:

• 🏅 Isobel Lodge Award: For unpublished Scottish writers, with a £750 prize.
• 🍋 Write Mango Award: For quirky, humorous stories, offering £300.
• ✨ First Write Award: Supporting new and unpublished writers worldwide, with a £300 prize.

Highlight Segment: Charlotte explores the Write Mango Award, which is ideal for authors with a sense of comedy and surprising turns. This category honours inventiveness that astounds and delights, drawing inspiration from books like Roald Dahl's The Twits and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. Can your tale be described as "as delicious as a mango"? 🍑

🎉 Key Info: Entries close on 28th February 2025, giving you plenty of time to craft your masterpiece!

🌐 Listen now for tips, submission guidelines, and everything you need to know about these fantastic opportunities.

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Get writing, and let your story shine! ✨

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Charlotte, a Year 2 teacher and seasoned nursery educator, explores the world of poetry contests that will be accepting entries in late 2024 in this edition of the Hanaz Writers Podcast. This podcast is full of fantastic chances to show off your skills and win some incredible prizes, regardless of your level of experience as a poet or wordsmith.

Episode Highlights: Charlotte covers four unique competitions, including: New2TheScene Annual Poetry Competition – Win prizes and features for your 400-word masterpiece! Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Competition – Compete for £250 and the chance to perform at the AGM in Hampshire. The Moth Poetry Prize – One of the largest prizes for unpublished poems, offering €6,000 to the winner. Shepton Snowdrops Poetry Competition – A theme-based contest celebrating "Treasures of Nature" with categories for poets of all ages.

Highlight Segment:

Find out how the exciting chance to be judged by celebrated poet Jane Draycott is provided by the Edward Thomas Fellowship Poetry Competition. For just £3 apiece, submit up to three poems for a chance to share your work with the world, receive praise, and win cash rewards. The deadline is December 3, 2024!

Are you feeling motivated? For additional information, submission advice, and connections to each competition, tune in. Don't pass up this opportunity to transform your love of poetry into honours and awards!

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🖋️ Ready to write? Grab your pen, listen now, and take the first step towards poetic success! 🎧

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