At school, we'd studied the Romans and the Saxons, and I was fascinated by it all. So I made my dad take me to the British Museum as often as possible. Tony Bradman britishdadfascinate Change image and share on social
'All Quiet on the Western Front' is just sort of there isn't it? Every single trope of the First World War, and anti-war writing in general, is in there. Tony Bradman antifrontgeneral Change image and share on social
Once the world has been created, the fantasy author still has to bring the story's characters to life and unfold a gripping plot. That's why good fantasy is such a hard act to bring off. Tony Bradman actauthorbring Change image and share on social
Philip Pullman and Jacqueline Wilson have both been writing for a long time. In 30 years, will writers of that quality have been able to serve the same sort of apprenticeship? Not unless they can make enough money now to live on. Tony Bradman apprenticeshipjacquelinelive share on social
Children's publishing is the jewel in the crown of British publishing. Tony Bradman britishchildcrown Change image and share on social
Sally Gardner must drive her publishers to distraction: no sooner have they worked out how to market one brilliant book than she delivers another that is just as brilliant but totally different. Tony Bradman bookbrilliantdeliver Change image and share on social
If your characters are two-dimensional and your plot uncompelling, it won't matter how incredibly detailed and believable your fantasy world might be. Tony Bradman believablecharacterdetail Change image and share on social
I was delighted when Booktrust asked me to be chair of judges for the Booktrust Teenage Prize 2010. Tony Bradman askbooktrustchair Change image and share on social
