Writers in Residence

Hmmmm . . . how do you write a good story?

Our growing list of Writers in Residence are here to offer guidance and advice to anyone who wishes to improve their creative writing skills. You can call on the expertise of authors and poets who are willing to share their knowledge and experience by clicking on one of the names from the list below.

Diana Wynne JonesDiana Wynne Jones
Advice on planning, beginning and ending your creative writing.

Martin WaddellMartin Waddell
Don't just read - here's how to bring the words in stories to life.

Jack PrelutskyJack Prelutsky
How do you write a funny poem? Jack has three great tips to get you started.

Diana HendryDiana Hendry
The background and her thoughts on the poem The Cullen Skink.

Catherine FisherCatherine Fisher
Catherine tells us about her current four part project The Book of the Crow.

Pete JohnsonPete Johnson
An insight into his book The Protectors which deals with bullying in the classroom.

Nicola DaviesNicola Davies
The author of Crossover hated the original book cover. Which one do you prefer?