Writing Magical Stories with Andy Sagar
How do authors create the magical worlds in which they set their stories? Join Andy Sagar, author of the enchanting Yesterday Crumb series, for a magnificent workshop in writing all things fantastical!
In this session, Andy teaches everything there is to know about world-building, or how to create imaginative settings. He shares his best writing tip – how to combine ordinary and extraordinary things to build fantasy worlds. This event is interactive, and by the end, children will have created a rich magical setting of their own, ready for telling stories in.
Andy also shows children how authors draw on real-world influences when writing books. In particular, teaching them all about the history of witchcraft in England – a key influence in his own delightful books. He holds a PhD in the history of witchcraft in English law, and is deeply passionate about teaching this fascinating subject.
Once they’ve learned everything there is to know about world-building, Andy then shows how authors go about creating characters and weaving plots – so children have all the tools needed to write wonderful tales!
Finally, Andy will hold a Q&A to give children the opportunity to ask any questions they might have about what it is like being an author.
This event is perfect for a middle-grade audience, and available as a presentation or a workshop, online or in person – so don’t miss out on this spectacular opportunity!
