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

by Patricia Forde

ISBN: 9781915071903

Published: 2026-02-17

Ireland's children's literature laureate and author of The List Patricia Forde offers a master class in creative writing. In this fun and practical illustrated guide to creative writing, we gather tips from some of Ireland's most beloved writers including Eoin Colfer, Paraic Kenny and Derek Landy. Patricia guides young readers through key elements of creative writing, from finding inspiration, crafting plot and characters, and editing your work. Includes exercises and accessible definitions of new terms and facts. Illustrated by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.