SCBWI Scotland: The Craft of Writing for young children with Christopher Cheng
Nov 29, 2026
Online event
Long before typing on a screen, award-winning author Christopher Cheng drafts every story by hand, trusting his own creative intuition over critique groups. Drawing on a career of over 40 published books, Christopher invites us into his solo editing process to show how raw handwritten drafts transform into publisher-ready manuscripts.
The Craft of Writing
How to transform handwritten drafts into publisher-ready manuscripts with Christopher Cheng
Join SCBWI Scotland for an exclusive session with Christopher Cheng, award-winning author of over 40 children’s books spanning picture books, historical fiction, and non-fiction. His acclaimed picture book Bear and Rat—a moving story written for his wife—has resonated with readers around the world.
Christopher’s work includes recent releases like Powerful Like a Dragon and Quoll, alongside recognized favorites such as Wombat (Whitley Award Winner), Dragon Folding (CBCA 2025 Notable Book), and Python (CBCA Shortlist).
Beyond writing, he is past Co-Chair of the SCBWI International Advisory Board, is an Ambassador for the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature, and received the Lady Cutler Award for Children’s Literature.
From writing picture books and musical librettos to speaking at festivals globally, Christopher brings a wealth of industry experience to our community. We look forward to hearing his insights on the craft!
Please note: This is an exclusive live-only session for SCBWI Scotland and will not be recorded. Be sure to join us live on the night to catch Christopher’s insights and participate in the live Q&A!