Making It Up As You Go Along, livre ebook

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), 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.

1. Eureka!Inspiration and Ideas (+ Letter to the reader by Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick)
2. Who on Earth?Developing Characters (+ Letter to the reader by Eoin Colfer)
3. And Then... And Then... What Next?Creating Plot (+ Letter to the reader by Pádraig Kenny)
4. Where in the World?Setting (+ Letter to the reader by Jane Mitchell)
5. Start Your EnginesBeginnings (+ Letter to the reader by Siobhán Parkinson)
6. It's a WrapEndings (+ Letter to the reader by Dave Rudden)
7. Bricks and MortarWorldbuilding (+ Letter to the reader by Sam Thompson)
8. Funny BoneWriting Comedy (+ Letter to the reader by Alan Nolan)
9. Follow the CluesHow to Write a Cracking Mystery (+ Letter to the reader by Derek Landy)
10. Dig DeepWriting Historical Fiction (+ Letter to the reader by Sarah Webb)
11. Long, Long AgoMyth, Legend and Fable (+ Letter to the reader by Catherine Doyle)
12. Once More with FeelingThe Edit (+ Letter to the reader by Sheena Wilkinson)