A series of occasional articles related to writing for children
Rule Number One: Read More than You Write
The first in a series of articles about writing for children by Sarah Taylor-Fergusson. This one concentrates on why you should read the great and successful children's writers if you are intending to write for children yourself. Read more
'I'm very reassuringly honest'
‘My settings of Europe and English visitors weren't really doing it for them, so we decided Scotland would be good. I thought an island would be great, because it's a small community, and it's an opportunity for my main character to get away from it all. The team at HarperCollins have been so supportive and enthusiastic... Read more