Yvonne Coppard & Linda Newbery 
Writing Children”s Fiction 
A Writers’ and Artists’ Companion

Full of both inspirational and practical advice,
Writing Children”s Fiction: A Writers” and Artists” Companion is an essential guide to writing for some of the most difficult and demanding readers of all: children and young people.



Part 1 explores the nature, history and challenges of children”s literature, and the amazing variety of genres available for children from those learning to read to young adults.



Part 2 includes tips by such bestselling authors as David Almond, Malorie Blackman, Meg Rosoff and Michael Morpurgo.



Part 3 contains practical advice – from shaping plots and creating characters to knowing your readers, handling difficult subjects and how to find an agent and publisher when your book or story is complete.