James Campbell decided to be a writer when he was seven. James travels around primary schools, telling stories and encouraging children to write their own stuff. He spends lots of weekends at literary festivals, or in theatres, doing his one man show (as a stand up comedian). It's for children over six and their families. He talks about funny things in a funny way that children seem to like!

James's books include The Funny Life of Teachers, The Funny Life of Pets and The Funny Life of Sharks, as well as the Boy Face series.

Rob Jones is an extremely funny young illustrator. In May 2015, his first book 'Bernard' won The People's Book Prize. When he's not drawing, he makes toys and puppets (mostly characters from his books). He doesn't have a pet but he could have an imaginary one.

Have you ever wanted to write your own sizzlingly stupendous stories but just don't know where to start? Then look no further! Write Your Own Funny Stories will guide you step by step towards becoming the witty wordsmith you always wanted to be.

Written by children's stand-up comic and best-selling author of The Funny Life of series, James Campbell, this amazing interactive guide is packed full of everything you need to become an awesome author. From planning story ideas and plots, coming up with brilliant characters and settings, and, of course, 'finding the funny', this refreshing and reassuring toolbox of tips and tricks will have you reaching for your duck feather quill and writing slippers faster than you can shout silly simile!

With hands on writing and drawing activities throughout, as well as a section at the back of the book for you to write your own funny stories, prepare to astound your friends and family with your amazing superstar writing skills!