This guide covers all aspects of writing fiction for children, from getting started to refining subtle details of technique. It deals with many types of story, from picture books to novels for teenagers, from realism to high fantasy. The author emphasizes that there are no rules and no advice that fits all cases. What she offers is a guide to the many literary tools writers can use, and her insights into the process of distilling ideas and experience into potent stories for children. Using brief exercises throughout, she ...
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This guide covers all aspects of writing fiction for children, from getting started to refining subtle details of technique. It deals with many types of story, from picture books to novels for teenagers, from realism to high fantasy. The author emphasizes that there are no rules and no advice that fits all cases. What she offers is a guide to the many literary tools writers can use, and her insights into the process of distilling ideas and experience into potent stories for children. Using brief exercises throughout, she helps new writers focus on different aspects of technique. Her examples of good and bad practice are illuminating - and often amusing.
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Add this copy of On Writing Books for Children to cart. $10.66, good condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1992 by Allen & Unwin.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 200grams, ISBN: 9781863733670.
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Supports Goodwill of Silicon Valley job training programs. The cover and pages are in Good condition! Any other included accessories are also in Good condition showing use. Use can included some highlighting and writing page and cover creases as well as other types visible wear.
Add this copy of On Writing Books for Children to cart. $50.13, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1992 by Allen & Unwin.
