Margie Agnew has worked for many years for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea as a special needs teacher. Her area of special expertise is with students experiencing specific learning difficulties, many of whom have needed support in study skills. She lives in London.

Steve Barlow lives in Somerset. He taught English and theatre studies in secondary schools and further education in the UK and abroad before forming The 2 Steves writing partnership with Steve Skidmore. Follow Steve at www.the2steves.net or on Twitter: @the2steves

Lee Pascal lives on a narrow boat. He lectures on writing and study skills in secondary schools. He is also a special needs teacher with a particular interest in dyslexia.

Steve Skidmore lives in Leicestershire. With Steve Barlow, he has written over eighty books for children. The 2 Steves are internationally known for promoting reading and writing to reluctant and less confident readers and writers. Follow Steve at www.the2steves.net or on Twitter: @the2steves