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Letter-Writing to Change the World

de Savannah Maddison ...

A letter can brighten a day, change a life, even unite the world--and so can you!Have you ever missed a friend who lives far away and wished you could bring them back home? Do you know someone who could use a smile and have just the right story to brighten their day? Maybe you have a great idea to make your school better for everyone but don't know how to share it. With a letter, you can connect ... Leer más

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A letter can brighten a day, change a life, even unite the world--and so can you!Have you ever missed a friend who lives far away and wished you could bring them back home? Do you know someone who could use a smile and have just the right story to brighten their day? Maybe you have a great idea to make your school better for everyone but don't know how to share it. With a letter, you can connect
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How to Write a Children's Picture Book and Get it Published, 2nd Edition

de Andrea Shavick ...

This book provides comprehensive advice on what to write about for children, how to write it, and how to present the work professionally for publication. It includes an easy-to-use picture book layout plan and tried and tested examples of title sheets and covering letters. It also includes everything a writer needs to know about the international picture book market and how to sell to agents and ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

This book provides comprehensive advice on what to write about for children, how to write it, and how to present the work professionally for publication. It includes an easy-to-use picture book layout plan and tried and tested examples of title sheets and covering letters. It also includes everything a writer needs to know about the international picture book market and how to sell to agents and
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Writing Magic

Creating Stories That Fly

de Gail Carson Levine ...

Fairy-tale master Gail Carson, the bestselling author of Ella Enchanted, guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade. She shows how you can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop ... Leer más

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Fairy-tale master Gail Carson, the bestselling author of Ella Enchanted, guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade. She shows how you can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop
... Leer más
A Writer's Notebook

Unlocking the Writer Within You

de Ralph Fletcher ...

Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.Writers are just like everyone else—except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they ... Leer más

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Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.Writers are just like everyone else—except for one big difference. Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they
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How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids

de Thomas C. Foster ...

The go-to bestselling guide to help young people navigate from a middle school book report to English Comp 101In How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times bestselling author and professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers.With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor, ... Leer más

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The go-to bestselling guide to help young people navigate from a middle school book report to English Comp 101In How to Read Literature Like a Professor: For Kids, New York Times bestselling author and professor Thomas C. Foster gives tweens the tools they need to become thoughtful readers.With funny insights and a conversational style, he explains the way writers use symbol, metaphor,
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Live Writing

Breathing Life into Your Words

de Ralph Fletcher ...

A practical guide for how to make your writing come alive, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.What is “live writing”? It’s the kind of writing that has a current running through it—energy, electricity, juice. This book is a young writer’s toolbox for bringing writing to life. But instead of awls and hammers, this toolbox contains words, ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

A practical guide for how to make your writing come alive, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.What is “live writing”? It’s the kind of writing that has a current running through it—energy, electricity, juice. This book is a young writer’s toolbox for bringing writing to life. But instead of awls and hammers, this toolbox contains words,
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Pizza, Pigs, and Poetry

How to Write a Poem

de Jack Prelutsky ...

Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents?Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things—and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Have you ever tried to write a poem about a pizza? How about a pig? How about a pigeon, penguin, potato, Ping-Pong, parrot, puppy, pelican, porcupine, pie, pachyderm, or your parents?Jack Prelutsky has written more than one thousand poems about all of these things—and many others. In this book he gives you the inside scoop on writing poetry and shows you how you can turn your own experiences and
... Leer más
Just Write: Here's How!

de Walter Dean Myers ...

After writing more than one hundred books, it still amazes me that I have been lucky enough to spend most of my life doing what I truly love: writing.What makes a writer? The desire to tell a story, a love of language, an eye for detail, practice, practice, practice. How well should you know your characters? Do you need to outline before you write? How important is length? Now Walter Dean Myers, ... Leer más

$8.99 USD

After writing more than one hundred books, it still amazes me that I have been lucky enough to spend most of my life doing what I truly love: writing.What makes a writer? The desire to tell a story, a love of language, an eye for detail, practice, practice, practice. How well should you know your characters? Do you need to outline before you write? How important is length? Now Walter Dean Myers,
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5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids

Fun Story Starters and Questions to Unleash Your Creativity

de Chevahn Brown ...

Ilustraciones de Aditi Kakade Beaufrand ...

The ultimate guide to sparking your child’s imagination and honing their creative writing skills, five minutes at a time!Is your child full of creativity but intimidated by the blank page? Do they need a little encouragement to dive into storytelling? With more than 150 writing prompts spanning five exciting genres—fiction, mystery, memoir, fantasy, and sci-fi—5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids is ... Leer más

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The ultimate guide to sparking your child’s imagination and honing their creative writing skills, five minutes at a time!Is your child full of creativity but intimidated by the blank page? Do they need a little encouragement to dive into storytelling? With more than 150 writing prompts spanning five exciting genres—fiction, mystery, memoir, fantasy, and sci-fi—5-Minute Writing Prompts for Kids is
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Invent Your Own Superhero: A Brainstorming Journal - Deluxe Edition

de Holly Schindler ...

Create a brand-new superhero with never-before-seen powers and the perfect arch-enemy. Learn to tell an exciting story!Award-winning author Holly Schindler turns her attention to helping young writers learn the craft of storytelling. This activity book guides users through creating a new superhero character, but it also uses brainstorming prompts to take young authors through the process of ... Leer más

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Create a brand-new superhero with never-before-seen powers and the perfect arch-enemy. Learn to tell an exciting story!Award-winning author Holly Schindler turns her attention to helping young writers learn the craft of storytelling. This activity book guides users through creating a new superhero character, but it also uses brainstorming prompts to take young authors through the process of
... Leer más
What's Your Story?

A Young Person's Guide to Writing Fiction

de Marion Dane Bauer ...

The award-winning author "provides mentoring and practical and technical advice in this handy how-to book . . . as useful to teachers as to young writers" ( School Library Journal, starred review).Storytelling is a universal experience. From an early age, we begin to shape our own world by crafting tales. But learning to tell—and write—a good story isn't easy. It takes dedication and practice, ... Leer más

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The award-winning author "provides mentoring and practical and technical advice in this handy how-to book . . . as useful to teachers as to young writers" ( School Library Journal, starred review).Storytelling is a universal experience. From an early age, we begin to shape our own world by crafting tales. But learning to tell—and write—a good story isn't easy. It takes dedication and practice,
... Leer más
Writer to Writer

From Think to Ink

de Gail Carson Levine ...

Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If ... Leer más

$7.99 USD

Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popular Writing Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If
... Leer más
How Writers Work

Finding a Process That Works for You

de Ralph Fletcher ...

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 ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

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
... Leer más
My Weird Reading Tips

Tips, Tricks & Secrets by the Author of My Weird School

de Dan Gutman ...

Series series My Weird School
With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Filled with exercises to help young readers practice skills like identifying context clues and a story’s main idea, plus practical tips and tricks from bestselling author Dan Gutman, this book will help you become the best reader in the history of the world! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share ... Leer más

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With more than 23 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! Filled with exercises to help young readers practice skills like identifying context clues and a story’s main idea, plus practical tips and tricks from bestselling author Dan Gutman, this book will help you become the best reader in the history of the world! This chapter book is an excellent choice to share
... Leer más
Poetry Matters

Writing a Poem from the Inside Out

de Ralph Fletcher ...

A practical guide to demystify the process of writing poetry, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone else is silent, poetry rises to speak.This book is full of practical wisdom to help young writers craft beautiful poetry that shines, sings, and soars. It features writing tips and tricks, ... Leer más

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A practical guide to demystify the process of writing poetry, by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.Poetry matters. At the most important moments, when everyone else is silent, poetry rises to speak.This book is full of practical wisdom to help young writers craft beautiful poetry that shines, sings, and soars. It features writing tips and tricks,
... Leer más
My Weird Writing Tips

de Dan Gutman ...

Ilustraciones de Jim Paillot ...

Series series My Weird School
With over 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The ability to put thoughts into writing is an essential skill vital to success in school—from elementary school through college. Bestselling author Dan Gutman helps kids master this important skill with his fun, informative writing guide, My Weird Writing Tips.Dan offers tricks for spelling hard words, ... Leer más

$9.49 USD

With over 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The ability to put thoughts into writing is an essential skill vital to success in school—from elementary school through college. Bestselling author Dan Gutman helps kids master this important skill with his fun, informative writing guide, My Weird Writing Tips.Dan offers tricks for spelling hard words,
... Leer más
How to Deal: Tarot for Everyday Life

de Sami Main ...

Ilustraciones de Marisa de la Pena ...

If you want to channel the power of the cosmos through tarot, this accessible and practical guide is for you. Written for novices and seasoned readers alike, How to Deal is packed with artwork and includes prompts, exercises, and layouts to give you the answers you're looking for.Sometimes you just need the universe to tell you whether your crush likes you or how to handle that awkward family ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

If you want to channel the power of the cosmos through tarot, this accessible and practical guide is for you. Written for novices and seasoned readers alike, How to Deal is packed with artwork and includes prompts, exercises, and layouts to give you the answers you're looking for.Sometimes you just need the universe to tell you whether your crush likes you or how to handle that awkward family
... Leer más
If You Want to Write

A Book about Art, Independence and Spirit

de Brenda Ueland ...

Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write." ... Leer más

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Brenda Ueland stresses the idea that "Everyone is talented, original, and has something important to say." Drawing heavily on the work and influence of William Blake, she suggests that writers should "Try to discover your true, honest, un-theoretical self." Carl Sandburg called If You Want to Write "the best book ever written on how to write."
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Student Voice

100 Argument Essays by Teens on Issues That Matter to Them

de Katherine Schulten ...

Finally, mentor texts written by teenagers, to help your students craft convincing arguments.In this new collection of 100 essays curated by The New York Times, students will find mentor texts written by their peers—13-to-18-year-olds—on a wide range of topics, including social media, race, video games, lockdown drills, immigration, tackle football, and the #MeToo movement. All of the essays were ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Finally, mentor texts written by teenagers, to help your students craft convincing arguments.In this new collection of 100 essays curated by The New York Times, students will find mentor texts written by their peers—13-to-18-year-olds—on a wide range of topics, including social media, race, video games, lockdown drills, immigration, tackle football, and the #MeToo movement. All of the essays were
... Leer más
Talk, Talk

A Children's Book Author Speaks to Grown-Ups

de E.L. Konigsburg ...

In TalkTalk E. L. Konigsburg presents a selection of speeches she has given over a period of 25 years. In her introduction to the first speech, and to the book as a whole, she explains:"While each of my books has been written because I had a story I wanted to tell, these speeches were written because I had something I wanted to say. The audience for the former is children; for the latter, adults.. ... Leer más

$9.99 USD

In TalkTalk E. L. Konigsburg presents a selection of speeches she has given over a period of 25 years. In her introduction to the first speech, and to the book as a whole, she explains:"While each of my books has been written because I had a story I wanted to tell, these speeches were written because I had something I wanted to say. The audience for the former is children; for the latter, adults..
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Poems for Tortured Souls

de Liz Ison ...

Soothe your spirit with this emotional, romantic, must-have collection, an homage to some of the poets and writers who have inspired Taylor Swift.This collection of timeless poems is a beautiful introduction to the passionate words that have inspired artists and lyricists for generations. Discover poetry that overflows with folklore, love, heartbreak, revenge, and peace—the perfect balm for any ... Leer más

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Soothe your spirit with this emotional, romantic, must-have collection, an homage to some of the poets and writers who have inspired Taylor Swift.This collection of timeless poems is a beautiful introduction to the passionate words that have inspired artists and lyricists for generations. Discover poetry that overflows with folklore, love, heartbreak, revenge, and peace—the perfect balm for any
... Leer más
Spilling Ink

A Young Writer's Handbook

de Anne Mazer, Ellen Potter ...

Ilustraciones de Matt Phelan ...

Practical advice for young aspiring writers.In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook, you'll learn how to write like the experts—with a little help from the experts.After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice, accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance ... Leer más

$11.59 USD

Practical advice for young aspiring writers.In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook, you'll learn how to write like the experts—with a little help from the experts.After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice, accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance
... Leer más
eBook Cover Design - A Case Study About Improving Book Covers

A detail view of the design process for a eBook series cover design

de Miguel Marques ...

A case study with a complete and detail view of all the design process to design an eBook cover series.From initial objectives and briefing to the final eBook cover design, you can learn how the eBook cover was planned, discover how the decisions about what colors, fonts, images and themes to use were made and more.This can be a useful graphic design books for beginners and help them learn some ... Leer más

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A case study with a complete and detail view of all the design process to design an eBook cover series.From initial objectives and briefing to the final eBook cover design, you can learn how the eBook cover was planned, discover how the decisions about what colors, fonts, images and themes to use were made and more.This can be a useful graphic design books for beginners and help them learn some
... Leer más
1,000 Example Sentences to Help You 'Show' Not 'Tell' in Writing

Covers 50 Emotions to Help You Create Impact! The Ultimate Secret Weapon for Anyone Wanting to ACE their Writing Test!

de Exam Success ...

'Show, Don't Tell' is arguably one of the hardest writing techniques because it means you have to think carefully about how a certain feeling is expressed and then put it into words.But...where do you even start and how? Most times, when showing sentences are attempted, they sound awkward, unsuitable or over-flowery.Everything you want to avoid when trying to write an A+ story.And, if you don't ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

'Show, Don't Tell' is arguably one of the hardest writing techniques because it means you have to think carefully about how a certain feeling is expressed and then put it into words.But...where do you even start and how? Most times, when showing sentences are attempted, they sound awkward, unsuitable or over-flowery.Everything you want to avoid when trying to write an A+ story.And, if you don't
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