Making It Up as You Go Along
A Children's Guide to Writing Stories
Published on 1. October 2025
Book
Hardback
296 pages
978-1-915071-90-3 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to write stories with Patricia Forde and some of the best middle-grade children's authors.
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 (Skulduggery Pleasant), and discover how to:
- Find inspiration to start 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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Target group
Children/juvenile
Reading Age: From 8 to 12 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 12 years
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
490 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-915071-90-3 (9781915071903)
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