How to Build a Story . . . Or, the Big What If
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- Synopsis
- From bestselling author Frances O&’Roark Dowell comes a fresh and accessible guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers!If you&’ve written anything, ever, you&’re already a writer—so, congratulations! As many aspiring authors know, though, telling an actual, complete story is, well, a different story. As unfinished drafts pile up and writers&’ block strikes, it may start to feel like there&’s a special formula to finishing a project that you&’re just not getting. But crafting a story isn&’t magic, if you have a little know-how! And here it is—know-how! In her witty, clever way, critically acclaimed author Frances O&’Roark Dowell explains the storytelling process with simple, easy-to-understand steps. Follow along as she shares sample stories and identifies building blocks and obstacles to conquer—all hilariously illustrated, in a way that&’ll have you typing all the way to the end of your own story. In addition to writing many books including Shooting the Moon and Dovey Coe, Frances O&’Roark Dowell has over a decade&’s experience teaching writing workshops for kids. Ready, set, write!
- Copyright:
- 2020
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 128 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9781534438446
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781534438439
- Publisher:
- Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books
- Date of Addition:
- 01/19/22
- Copyrighted By:
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Nonfiction, Language Arts
- Grade Levels:
- Fifth grade
- Reading Age:
- 10 and up
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.