Tag: how to write for kids
If you write books, then why are you here?
I was in Liverpool this week, as part of the Liverpool children’s Festival of Reading. Several primary schools came to Gateacre School, to their fabulous theatre, where I told them about Dragon Gold and Walker, The boy who can talk to dogs. I had one new question asked of me. I usually get variations on…
Why No Drawing Video Today?!
Why no Drawing Video today?! Because I am applying the seat of my pants to the seat of my chair and I am writing. I’m about 8,500 words into my 25,000 word children’s novel. My editor has brough forward the publication date, so I really need to get the first draft finished as soon as…
How to Draw Fancy Letters by hand
It’s easy to produce perfect type designs on a computer which means that you can have a lot of fun when you draw type by hand. Because Mechanical or computer type is perfect, it means yours doesn’t have to be – in fact, it’s your imperfections that add interest to the lettering. Getting understanding of…