When did Clive start writing stories?
– Clive has been writing and drawing stories, plays and comic sketches since he was at school. His first book – a collection of horror stories for adult readers – was published in England in 1984. When will Abarat 4 be published? – Clive is hard at work on Abarat 4 and he’ll let us know when it’s completed… Click here for the latest news on Abarat 4 and 5… Where does Clive get his ideas from? – From his vivid imagination! Clive keeps a ‘dream-journal’ in which he records thoughts, images and dreams as they come to him. He also keeps notepads around his house so he can sketch or jot down a thought or image whenever it comes to him! How do I become a writer? – Most writers have always been readers and speak fondly of the books they read and re-read as a child. Successful writers, including Clive, say that they became writers simply by writing a lot! Keep writing every day you can and reading too – if you have a story to tell it will find its way onto your page… Is Clive going to be
