How to write fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.

A guide to writing for children and teen-agers, including a survey of the field, discussion of specific techniques, marketing hints, and suggestions for handling research and special problems.

This is the Large Print version of You Can Write for Children. It uses a 16 point Tahoma font in a slightly larger (6.69" x 9.61") book size. Remember the magic of bedtime stories? When you write for children, you have the most appreciative audience in the world. But to reach that audience, you need to write fresh, dynamic stories, whether you're writing rhymed picture books, middle grade mysteries, edgy teen novels, nonfiction, or something else. In this book, you will learn: How to explore the wide variety of age ranges, genres, and styles in writing stories, articles and books for young people. How to find ideas. How to develop an idea into a story, article, or book. The basics of character development, plot, setting, and theme - and some advanced elements. How to use point of view, dialogue, and thoughts. How to edit your work and get critiques. Where to learn more on various subjects. Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, this book will make you a better writer - and encourage you to have fun!

A guide to writing for children and teen-agers, including a survey of the field, discussion of specific techniques, marketing hints, and suggestions for handling research and special problems.

How to write fiction and nonfiction for children and young adults.

"Nowhere will you find a more comprehensive crash course specifically about writing for children and teens, written by an award-winning children's book author who is in the field today." -- from back cover.

"[A] compact introduction to writing stories and novels designed for young writers. Topics include the following: Starting a story ; Describing the setting ; Writting dialogue ; Planning a story ; Overcoming writer's block ; Describing characters ; Revising and editing ; plus over 50 writing prompts to get your story started"--Page 4 of cover.

More than 150 compelling photos and provocative writing prompts work together in this hybrid photo book/journal to inspire young adults to think, dream, create. Writers looking for inspiration and ideas will find what they need here. Image and Imagination is a repository of story starters, a practice space for fun and informal writing, and a turnkey to unlock the writer within.

Notebooks for School / Teacher / Office / StudentSchool Notebook-Creative Journal-Coloring Book64 Lined pages and beautiful illustrationsYou will have plenty of space to write and take notes. The illustrations can be colored between classes to help the mind relax. This notebook can also be used as a journal and/or coloring book for adults or children.