Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's children's literature laureate) and author of The Wordsmith Patricia Forde offers a master class in creative writing. In this fun and practical illustrated guide to creative writing, we gather tips from some of Ireland's most beloved writers including Eoin Colfer, Paraic Kenny and Derek Landy. Patricia guides young readers through key elements of creative writing, from finding inspiration, crafting plot and characters, and editing your work. Includes exercises and accessible definitions of new terms and facts. Illustrated by beloved Irish artist Mary Murphy.
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Patricia Forde lives in Galway, in the west of Ireland. She has published six books for children, and written two plays, as well as several television drama series for children and teenagers. She has worked as a writer on both English and Irish language soap operas. In another life, she was a primary school teacher and the artistic director of Galway Arts Fe
More about Patricia FordeMary Murphy is one of the most talented young author/illustrators publishing today. Her hallmark brightly-coloured illustrations and heart-warming storylines have won her much critical acclaim, and this book marks the exciting launch of a fantastic new colourful, graphic style. Her first book I Like it When (Egmont) was published in 1997. Since then she has
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