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Making It Up as You Go Along
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Making It Up as You Go Along

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Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nOg (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), Padraig 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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Little Island
Country
IE
Date
17 February 2026
Pages
296
ISBN
9781915071903

Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nOg (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), Padraig 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.

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Format
Hardback
Publisher
Little Island
Country
IE
Date
17 February 2026
Pages
296
ISBN
9781915071903