Making It Up as You Go Along

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 (Skullduggery Pleasant), and discover how to:

Find inspiration to start your storyCraft and develop twisty plotsCreate brilliant charactersBuild spectacular new worlds

Also includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1915071909
• ISBN13: 9781915071903
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Little Island Books
• Length: 296 Pages