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

Author: Forde, Patricia

Creative writing & creative writing guides

Published on 3 September 2026 by Little Island Books in Ireland.

Paperback | 272 pages
148 x 210 x 24 | 362g

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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 storyCraft and develop twisty plotsCreate brilliant charactersBuild spectacular new worldsAlso includes imaginative exercises, accessible explanations of writing terms and engaging illustrations by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.