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:
Also includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.
| ISBN: | 9781915071903 |
| Publication date: | 1st October 2025 |
| Author: | Patricia Forde |
| Illustrator: | Mary Murphy |
| Publisher: | Little Island Books |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 296 pages |
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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 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.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Making It Up as You Go Along and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-8 years old
Making It Up as You Go Along features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Recommendations, Grammar, Spelling & Literature, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers, Educational: Language, literature and literacy, Educational material, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Shortlisted for The Week Junior Book Award
Paperback, Hardback. £13.49, down from the £14.99 cover price. In Stock.
Making It Up as You Go Along was written by Patricia Forde and published by Little Island Books
Making It Up as You Go Along has 296 pages
£13.49, reduced from £14.99. In Stock.
