Reigniting the Joy of Writing: How BoomWriter Helps Children Fall Back in Love with Storytelling

A recent Sky News article highlighted a worrying decline in the number of children writing for pleasure. With just one in three children now saying they enjoy writing in their free time, educators and parents alike are searching for new, meaningful ways to re-engage young writers.

This is where BoomWriter steps in—transforming writing into a collaborative, celebratory, and truly global experience for pupils of all ages.

📝Writing with Purpose: A Real Audience and Real Celebration

One of the key reasons children lose interest in writing is the absence of a real audience. Too often, their work ends with a mark from a teacher and little more. BoomWriter changes all that.

Pupils write individual chapters or responses, then vote anonymously for their favourites, creating a buzz of peer-to-peer engagement and excitement. The winning entries are published, turning children into published authors. Their words are no longer just exercises—they're stories that are read, shared, and celebrated.

Schools often hold assemblies or celebration events when pupils’ stories are published, further amplifying the sense of pride and achievement. It’s writing with a purpose—and that changes everything.

🌍Writing Beyond Borders: Collaboration Across Continents

BoomWriter isn’t confined to a single classroom or even a single country—it’s a global platform. Recently, in partnership with the International Schools Partnership (ISP), more than 3,000 pupils across India, Latin America and other regions took part in an international writing challenge.

Young writers worked together across borders, voted on one another’s stories, and shared in a collective sense of pride and excitement. It’s a remarkable example of how writing can become a shared, collaborative experience—one that builds confidence, empathy, and a connection to the wider world.

🏆Let the Story Begin: WriteFest 2025

BoomWriter’s current WriteFest competition is another brilliant example of writing for pleasure done right. Thousands of budding writers are currently competing, collaborating, and celebrating their creativity.

This isn’t about ticking boxes—it’s about genuine excitement, creative challenge, and being part of a community of young storytellers. Pupils aren’t just writing—they’re engaging in something meaningful and fun.

🥳A Platform That Empowers Young Writers

BoomWriter addresses the very challenges raised in the recent research:

• Disengagement? Solved with gamified writing and peer-led voting.

• No audience? Addressed through real publication and public celebration.

• Lack of collaboration? Replaced with cross-classroom and cross-continent teamwork.

Whether you’re a teacher looking to boost enthusiasm or a parent hoping to inspire creativity, BoomWriter is more than just a writing tool—it’s a movement that brings joy, purpose and pride back into writing.

Let’s help children across the UK and beyond say once more: “I love to write.”

Discover more at boomwriter.co.uk