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Memories of Goodbye

By Yuhime

Yuhime's short story: When I walked to the edge of the bridge I realized why I was really here. While the wind blew through my black silk-like hair I shed the tears as the memories went by.

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I crouched down

By Gabriella

This is a short story i challenged myself to write. I had to write it in 300 words or less and i thought i would like to share it.

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The Myth and The Old Man's Cry

By Danny

Short story by Danny: Myths are spoken about a planet, a planet that is not far from earth but very far from our minds.

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Poems

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[I realised]

By Yuhime

He said he loved me, I said sorry He said he missed me, I said sorry He said he needed me, I said sorry Then I realised that he and me We were both the same

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First Kiss

First Kiss

By Anonymous

The overgrown grass tickles my bare ankles, Running through the yard. Fireflies zoom round and round, Aglow against the indigo sky.

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Life is a River

By Dani

Poem by Dani: It’s a split in the route that you can't change Getting tangled on a line that you'd rather not see...

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Writing tips

Chris Bradford

Chris Bradford: Writing tips

Author of Young Samurai: Way of the Warrior gives his tips on writing

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Spinebreakers editors

How to write a good review

By Spinebreakers crew

Here are some top ten tips for writing a Spinebreakers review

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Advice from a slightly younger author

By jellyellie / Spinebreakers Crew

jellyellie shares her top tips on how to…

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Song and lyrics

Falling over you

Falling Over You

By Rachel

Song Lyrics by Rachel: I have a feeling you, are the only one, that wants me, in this room.

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Altitude of 20,000 Feet

By Maybelle Law / Spinebreakers Crew

Maybelle's song lyrics: Hopefully, hopefully, I’m that girl under that orange sky

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Who's gonna luv ya

By CHADD KING

Listen to this song sent in by Chadd King.

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Crew Reports

Red Bull and Spinebreakers

Exclusive Report from Red Bull Music Academy – Book Slam

By Will Gilgrass

Book Slam is a monthly literary event founded by author Patrick Neate. Spinbreakers have tied up with Red Bull Reporter to bring you the exclusive article written by Will Gilgrass, the chosen Red Bull Reporter to attend the event.

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Bebo's Big Think

Rebecca Clee meets Gordon Brown

By Rebecca / Spinebreakers Crew

Bebo's Big Think, Rebecca Clee was one of the 15 young ambassadors to meet Gordon Brown

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Chris meets Sir Bob Geldof

By Chris Cooper / Spinebreakers Crew

Chris was asked by the Department for International Development to become a Youth Reporter for the G20.

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Features

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Short Cuts: Ruby Baby

"Ruby Baby" is a two-part crime drama for Radio 7, set in the beautiful Tuscan countryside during a blisteringly hot summer. Submit your own episode here.

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SHORT CUTS: RUBY BABY - Rebecca contrubutes to BBC Radio Play

By Rebecca / Spinebreakers Crew

Penguin’s Spinebreakers team have written collaboratively with author Louisa Young and other young writers from Hampstead Theatre and the National Theatre to produce the radio play “Ruby-Baby” for BBC Radio 7. Read about Rebecca's involvement.

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Write here, Right Now

Have you joined Write Here, Right Now?

By Nicole / Spinebreakers Crew

Write Here, Right Now is a project funded by the Department for International Development and gives young people – you included – a platform to voice your opinions on international development and politics.

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