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Making It Up as You Go Along : A Children’s Guide to Writing Stories

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Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) and bestselling author of The Wordsmith, Patricia Forde.

In this fun and practical illustrated guide, young writers can learn from some of Ireland's most beloved authors, including Eoin Colfer (Artemis Fowl) Catherine Doyle (Twin Crowns), Pádraig Kenny (Stitch) and Derek Landy (Skullduggery Pleasant), and discover how to:

  • Find that spark inspiration for your story
  • Craft and develop twisty plots
  • Create brilliant characters
  • Build spectacular new worlds

Also includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.

Author(s): Patricia Forde,
Binding: Hardback,
Date of Publication: 01/10/2025,
Pagination: 296 pages,
Series: N/A,
Imprint: Little Island,
Published By: Little Island,
Book Classification: Creative writing & creative writing guides,
ISBN13/EAN/SKU: 9781915071903