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Creative Writing Magic: 80 Tips and Tricks for Young Writers

By Olaf Falafel and Andy Jones
Series: Creative Monster
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A funny and accessible creative writing guide, packed with magical tips, tricks and story prompts to make your writing shine.Writing is an act of magic. Open the pages of this book and magically transform your writing skills with a series of fun facts, activities and essential... Read More
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A funny and accessible creative writing guide, packed with magical tips, tricks and story prompts to make your writing shine.

Writing is an act of magic. Open the pages of this book and magically transform your writing skills with a series of fun facts, activities and essential skills for storytellers. The perfect gift for budding writers who want to sharpen their skills (and their pencils) and get stuck in to some creative monster-themed fun!

Series: Creative Monster

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  • Creative Writing Magic: 80 Tips and Tricks for Young Writers
    A funny and accessible creative writing guide, packed with magical tips, tricks and story prompts to make your writing shine.Writing is an act of magic. Open the pages of this book and magically transform your writing skills with a series of fun facts, activities and essential skills for storytellers. The perfect gift for budding writers who want to sharpen their...
    By Olaf Falafel and Andy Jones
    Paperback
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406396638

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Olaf Falafel
  • Illustrated by Andy Jones

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 176

Collections

Andy Jones Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Olaf Falafel Series: Creative Monster

About the Author

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). 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

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