- Browse
- Bestsellers
-
Books
-
Popular
Sports
Fiction
Health
Creative
Home & Garden
- Agriculture & Veterinary
- Antiques
- Architecture & Interiors
- Cookery
- Crafts
- D.I.Y.
- Gardening
- Wine & Beverages
Leisure
Irish
- Irish Fiction
- Irish History
- Irish Interest
- Irish Plays & Poetry
- Learn Irish
- Books As Gaeilge
- Limerick & Clare Books
- Genealogy
Other Categories
Book Awards
- Booker Prize
- CBI Book Awards
- Dublin Literary Award
- Irish Book Awards
- Nero Book Awards
- Pulitzer Prize
- Women's Prize for Fiction
- New Adult Book Prize
Specials
Recommended
Gift Wrap Service
-
- Children's
-
Gifts & Stationery
-
Popular
Gift Ideas
Games & Jigsaws
Childrens
-
- Third Level
- School Supplies
Making It Up as You Go Along
€ 13.75
ISBN: 9781918353037
Learn how to write stories from Laureate na nOg (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), Padraig 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.
272 pages.
In Stock.
Usually despatched in 2-5 working days.
Date of Publication: 03/09/2026
Paperback
