Mick Elliott: Stretching Stories and Plots with Punch

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Enter the imagination of best-selling author, illustrator and kids’ TV producer Mick Elliott as he reveals his secrets for creating characters and twisted tales that readers adore.
This dynamic, interactive session is a rare opportunity for kids to hear first- hand from one of Australia’s funniest and most energetic storytellers as he recounts the chaotic creative processes behind his book series SQUIDGE DIBLEY and THE TURNERS.

Topics covered:

Creating characters
The writing process
Writing comedy
How books are made
Where inspiration comes from
Life as a children’s book author, storyteller and TV producer

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