About Andrew S. Gibson

A writer with a camera
I’m a professional writer. I write articles, books and courses about photography. That’s my day job, being a writer with a camera, and it’s a wonderful, exciting thing that I get to do.I’ve been writing about photography for some time now (17 years and counting) and I’m ready for new challenges, fresh adventures.Kids and story
Like many writers I’ve always wanted to write a novel. But what? The answer came when I saw the pleasure my son gets from reading.So I started work on my first middle-grade novel, an exciting Regency adventure with smugglers, spies, fossils and Mary Anning. I have lots more ideas, including stories set in Spain, Bolivia and on grand ocean liners like the Titanic, filled with unforgettable characters and lots of adventure.20th century history
A growing interest in 20th century history has inspired ideas for books about the adventures of real children who experienced dramatic events. I’m fascinated by the ways history and travel intersect. What drives adventurous people to explore and experience new places and cultures? How would you or I react if pushed into dramatic historic events, like the sinking of the Titanic or the trenches of the first world war?Favourites
My favourite things are books, writing, photography, history and travel.My favourite authors are Katherine Woodfine, Tony Bradman, M.A. Bennett, Tom Palmer and Jacqueline Winspear.

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Courses taken

I've taken the following writing courses.Golden Egg Academy
Write Your Successful Children's Novel (12 week course)BBC Maestro
Writing Books For Children (David Walliams)
Writing For Young Adults (Malorie Blackman)
Writing Bestselling Fiction (Ken Follett)Domestika
Writing a Non-fiction Book: Capture Real-life Experiences (Duncan Barrett)
Children's Novel Writing for Beginners (Lisa Thompson)
Children’s Fiction: Write Compelling Adventure Stories (Ross Montgomery)
Introduction to Writing a Children’s Fantasy Novel (Piers Torday)
Writing Children's Novels from Start to Finish (Olney Goin)
Children's Narrative: Create Lively Characters (Idalia Sautto)
The Zero Draft: How to Start Writing a Novel (Shaunta Grimes)
Creative Writing Foundations: Develop Compelling Characters (Mark Boutros)
Novel Writing: Bring Your Book Project to Life (Grant Faulkner)
Writing a Detective Novel (Charlie Becerra)
Writing a Novel Step by Step (Cristina López Barrio)
Creative Prompts for Writing Stories (Jorge Gonzalvo)
Psychology of Characters in Stories (Cecilia Magaña Chávez)
Introduction to Commercial Fiction Writing (Paige Toon)
Creative Writing: Unlocking and Inspiring Ideas (Natalia Méndez)
The Art of Creative Writing: Learn Storytelling Techniques (Reneé Bibby)
Introduction to Narrative Writing (Alberto Chimal)
Book Writing for Beginners: Develop Your Ideas on Paper (Shaun Levin)
Creative Writing for Beginners: Bringing Your Story to Life (Shaun Levin)

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