Título:
Seize the story : a handbook for teens who like to write
PERSONAL_AUTHOR_EPSB:
Resumen:
Supplemented by interviews with successful authors of teen literature--including T. A. Barron, Jona Bauer, Chris Crutcher, and Lauren Myracle, among others--this book presents the elements of fiction, from creating believable dialogue to executing an exciting plot, through real story excerpts. Packed with tips, tricks, and writing exercises from an award-winning author of teen fiction, the guide encourages teen writers to write creatively and explore all the elements and responsibilities of fiction. With the book's goal of building competent, satisfied young authors, young people are emboldened to write the stories that are theirs alone to tell.--From publisher description.
Fecha de publicación como intervalo:
2008
Descripción física:
213 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contenido:
Freeing your imagination -- Creating characters -- Beginnings -- Setting -- The heart of a writer -- Writing dialogue -- Showing and telling -- Plotting and scheming -- Conflicts, middles and ends -- Polishing your writing -- Point of view -- Into the future.
EPSB_521_2:
All Secondary
ISBN:
9781877673818
Información de publicación:
[ Fort Collins, Colo.] : Cottonwood Press c2008.
