Unleash Your Creative Monster: A Children's Guide to Writing

By Andy Jones, Olaf Falafel

A funny and accessible guide to creative writing, packed with practical advice, exciting story prompts and a cast of creative monsters.

Winner of the Lollies 2023 Book Awards for Non Fiction! In the pages of Unleash Your Creative Monster, budding writers will sink their teeth into story basics, essential writing tools and the hidden secrets of the wordsmith. Including top tips on finding inspiration, how to keep a story moving and beating writer’s block, this essential guide has everything you need to unleash your creative monster.

Categories: Non-Fiction

For readers aged: 9+

  • Publication details:
  • Format: Paperback
  • ISBN: 9781406396621
  • Published: 07 Oct 2021
  • Price: £9.99
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  • Size: 245 x 185 mm
  • Pages: 176

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'Inspire the next generation of novelists with this writing guide. It covers plot and characters, and shares inventive prompts from Aliens In The Garden to Best Day Of My Life, brought to life by Olaf Falafel’s illustrations.' Sunday Express (S Magazine)

'Inspire the next generation of novelists with this imaginative writing guide. Children learn about structure, plot and description with inventive prompts and challenges, all brought to life by Olaf Falafel’s funny and inventive illustrations.' Daily Express, Scottish Daily Express, Daily Mirror and Irish Daily Mirror

'Intelligent, inspiring and lots of fun.' David Almond

'Such an amazing resource to get kids writing' Kieran Larwood, author

'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

'Have a go at producing your own stories with this entertaining and imaginative guide to creative writing.' 5 books full of indoor activities, The Week Junior

'This is the perfect gift. There are hints, tips and exercises to complete, all wrapped up with humour and monstrously good illustrations by Falafel. Perfect for sharing over Christmas.' The Scotsman

'One of the best creative writing books for children I’ve come across in recent years, full of useful information and written in lively, accessible prose. Each page is brought to life by witty cartoon illustrations.' Irish Independent, 56 Cracking reads to keep kids entertained this Christmas

'Featured in The Bookseller's October previews.' The Bookseller

'Inspire the next generation of novelists with this imaginative writing guide. Children learn about structure, plot and description with prompts and challenges, all brought to life by Olaf Falafel’s funny and inventive illustrations.' Syndicated review by the Press Association

' This book is amazing, funny and full of ideas!! I can definitely see that it will help me with my creative writing at school and helps me get better as it has so many wonderful ideas, suggestions, and tips.' Toppsta

' This book will certainly give you confidence in your ability and will encourage your ideas and help you to produce your own unique story. It will definitely turn you into an amazing author! I’m going to take this book in to show my teacher as I think there are loads and loads of really cool ideas we can use in the class.' Toppsta

' I absolutely love this book. There are so many imaginative pictures. It's perfect for people who are like me and want to write stories but don't know how.' Toppsta

'“This book should be in every classroom” ' My Shelves Are Full blog

'"Perfect for budding young writers because this is a properly gorgeous, innovative guide to all things writing that will get kids (and even some big people) buzzing about writing!"' A Little But Alot blog

'If you are searching for a way to get children writing creatively, this book is a great place to start.' Children's Books Ireland

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