Writing Stories: Funny Stories

Tee hee hee! These tips from top author Anita Ganeri make it easy to write comical fiction that really makes people’s funnybones twitch. Think you could be the next Roald Dahl or David Walliams? Don’t just dream. Pick up your pen! All the plot ideas, writing tips and practice activities you need are right here in this book. It’s written by the fabulous Anita Ganeri – author of the giggletastic Horrible Geography series, and basically an expert on making people chuckle. What’s that T-Rex on the cover up to? How do you create realistic characters? What plot twists could you use? What really makes a story funny? Find out – and get writing!

  • Everything kids need to start writing hilarious stories
  • Tips, writing activities and a wealth of inspiring ideas
  • Learn to create characters, build plots and much more
  • Highly illustrated, appealing book by a top author

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    Anita Ganeri

    Anita Ganeri lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, with her partner, author Chris Oxlade.

    Awards

    Anita Ganeri won the 2008 Blue Peter Prize for Planet in Peril.

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