About this item
Highlights
- Unlock the secret to being a writer!
- 8-12 Years
- 7.5" x 5.1" Paperback
- 128 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Careers
Description
About the Book
Starting with the premise that the key to writing is not a secret but a process, the author of "A Writer's Notebook" and "Live Writing" shows young, aspiring authors some definite steps they can take to reach their goal.Book Synopsis
Unlock the secret to being a writer! Turn to this practical and enjoyable guide by the bestselling author of A Writer's Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.
Surprise! There is no secret to being a writer. But there is a process.
Good writing isn't forged by magic or hatched out of thin air. Good writing happens when you follow certain steps to take control of your sentences--to make your words do what you want them to do. This book lifts the curtain on how writers work and helps aspiring writers discover their own writing process.
Perfect for classrooms, How Writers Work is full of practical wisdom. It's tailored especially for young writers, but aspiring authors of all ages can benefit from bestselling writer Ralph Fletcher's tips.
Everyone can struggle with the writing process at times. Unlock your potential by reading How Writers Work!
From the Back Cover
The Secret of Writing
Its misleading to think of writers as special creatures, word sorcerers who possess some sort of magic knowledge hidden from everyone else. Writers are ordinary people who like to write. They feel the urge to write, and scratch that itch every chance they have. Writers get their ideas down on paper using particular strategies that seem to work for them. These strategies are available to anyone who wants to be a writer
... Revealed!
There is no secret. But there is a process. If you like to write, there are definite steps you can take to help you reach your goals. Good writing isn't forged by magic or hatched out of thin air. Good writing happens when human beings follow particular steps to take control o their sentences-to make their words do what they want them to do.
This book will show you how writers work, how you can become a writer, and how you can find a process that works for you