Is it possible to bridge the gap between the child reader and the adult author? In this era of advanced communication and media culture, what should we consider when writing for children? Here Comes the Bogeyman is a text book that focuses on the contemporary issues surrounding writing for children. Containing a critical and creative investigation of both fiction and non-fiction writing, it contains a wealth of ideas and exercises for students. With scores of published children's fiction books to his name, Andrew Melrose shares extensive teaching, writing and research experience to provides:...

Writing for children is not about writing little stories, it is about writing big stories, shorter. Children's literature is an art form in its own right, and this book is for everyone who wants not just to write for children, but to write well for them. This short guide to creative writing for children is based on the author's own successful MA course. Andrew Melrose provides guidance on every aspect of the process of writing for children. He stresses the importance of 'writing for' the child and not 'writing to or at' them. Literacy and learning depend on writing and reading and it is...