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The importance of teaching children creative writing

From Stephen King to George Saunders ,there is no shortage of authors willing to put their insigh...

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14.24 8 Oct 2025


The importance of teaching children creative writing


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14.24 8 Oct 2025


From Stephen King to George Saunders ,there is no shortage of authors willing to put their insights on how the greats write and how you can do it better

But, how does advising children on the topic of creative writing differ from dealing with more mature aspiring writers?

Patricia Forde is Laureate na nÓg and author of ‘Making It Up As You Go Along: A Children’s Guide to Writing Stories’. She joins Seán to discuss.


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