A group of talented S2 pupils were recently given the chance to participate in a nine-week creative writing project delivered by author Alex Nye in the school library. The eleven pupils were tasked with putting together a book pitch, including all aspects of short-story writing and designing a book cover, which they presented to a book editor via role play. On a weekly basis pupils examined what it means to be a writer and how to find their unique voice for telling stories. Pupils rose to this challenge with Alex repeatedly commenting on their inventiveness, creativity and modesty, and even giving them the nickname ‘the Writers of Motherwell’. At the end of the project Alex presented each pupil with a signed copy of her book ‘Darker Ends’ which they are all very eager to read. This project is yet another very positive example of how the school is raising pupil aspirations and enriching their experience of school and the surrounding world.