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Roald Dahl How to Be a Writer: Swashboggling Non-Fiction
By Roald Dahl
Puffin Books · 2026-03-05
Who can be a writer? You can! Do you want your writing to be endlessly entertaining, incredibly informative or powerfully persuasive? It can be! Supports the Key Stage 2 curriculum for ages 7-11 Packed full of fun activities and writing prompts to expand vocabulary and develop creative writing skills. Find out how to create amazing content including news articles, exclusive interviews, attention-grabbing adverts, and thought-provoking letters. By the end of this book you'll be writing your own fantabulous non-fiction! How to Be a Writer gives aspiring writers to room to get creative. Pick up a pen and have a go at new techniques and styles! Filled with tips and examples inspired by the world of Roald Dahl to spark ideas, and with plenty of space on the page to practise the skills needed for non-fiction writing.
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