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

By Patricia Forde

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), P draig 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1918353034
• ISBN13: 9781918353037
• Release Date: November 2026
• Publisher: Little Island Books
• Length: 272 Pages