Creative Writing Magic: 80 Tips and Tricks for Young Writers: The essential, funny guide to story writing, from an award-winning duo, perfect for ages 9+: 2 (Creative Monster, 2) - Softcover

Jones, Andy; Falafel, Olaf

Softcover

ISBN 10: 140639663X ISBN 13: 9781406396638

Publisher: Walker Books, 2026

Synopsis

Discover brilliant writing tips, tricks and story prompts in this hilarious and accessible guide, from the winners of the Lollies 2023 Book Award for Non-Fiction.

Magically transform your writing skills with this book packed with fun facts, activities and essential skills for storytellers. Perfect for use in schools or for kids at home, get inspired and get stuck in to some creative monster-themed fun!

Praise for Unleash Your Creative Monster:

“Intelligent, inspiring and lots of fun” – David Almond

“This is as inspirational and practically useful a guide to writing fiction any aspiring young writer could ask for […] A bible for anyone with a big imagination.” - The Best Children's Books of 2022, The Big Issue

About this title

About the Authors

Andy Jones is the author of five novels for adults, and he hopes you will read them all when you’re grown-up. His first novel for children is called Wishes Come in Threes. Andy has also written two non-fiction guides for children about creative writing, Unleash Your Creative Monster: A Children's Guide to Writing and Creative Writing Magic: 80 Tips and Tricks for Young Writers. Find out more at www.andyjoneswrites.com

Olaf Falafel is an author, illustrator and a stand-up comedian (which is pretty similar to a stand-up chameleon except he doesn't change colour to blend in with the background). He's the holder of The Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe and has created and performed several stupidly named comedy shows including Olaf Falafel and the Cheese of Truth and the Stupidest Super Stupid Show So Far. As well as trying to make people laugh on stage, Olaf draws a lot and tries to come up with funny ideas for kids' books. His books for children include the award-winning picture book, Blobfish and the Trixie Pickle Art Avenger series. Olaf also has an Art Club on YouTube full of real drawing tips and facts about famous artists. Find out more at www.olaffalafel.com

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 140639663X
• ISBN 13: 9781406396638
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Jones Andy, Falafel Olaf
• Number of pages: 176