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- Find out more about the authors and books that feature in our events.
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Dive into one of these articles to get more from some great reads.
Sputnik's Guide To Life On Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce
How do you take real events and put them into a fun and fantastical story?
Find out with Frank Cottrell Boyce, writer of Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth.
The Crackledawn Dragon by Abi Elphinstone
How do you create fantastic settings and explore big themes?
Find out with Abi Elphinstone, author of The Crackledawn Dragon and other fantasy tales.
Orion Lost by Alastair Chisholm
How do you write science fiction and create exciting plots?
Learn some tips from Orion Lost author Alastair Chisholm.
Race to the Frozen North - The Matthew Henson Story by Catherine Johnson
How do you mix fact and fiction?
Learn about researching real people and writing historical fiction with author Catherine Johnson.
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