You Can Write for Children: How to Write Great Stories, Articles, and Books for Kids and Teenagers

Remember the magic of bedtime stories? When you write for children, you have the most appreciative audience...
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Author: Chris Eboch
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You Can Write for Children: How to Write Great Stories, Articles, and Books for Kids and Teenagers by Eboch, Chris

You Can Write for Children: How to Write Great Stories, Articles, and Books for Kids and Teenagers

$37.90

You Can Write for Children: How to Write Great Stories, Articles, and Books for Kids and Teenagers

$37.90
Author: Chris Eboch
Format: Paperback
Language: English

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.
  • How to use point of view, dialogue, and thoughts.
  • How to edit your work and get critiques.
  • Where to learn more on various subjects.

This book focuses on the craft of writing for children. It will help you get started, through straightforward information and exercises you can do on your own or with critique partners. If you've been writing for awhile but feel your writing education has gaps, this guide can help you work through those weak points. The author shares examples from her own work and teaching experience, as well as interviews and advice with published writers and industry professionals.

Whether you're just starting out or have some experience, this book will make you a better writer - and encourage you to have fun! The fascinating world of Kid Lit awaits!

Author: Chris Eboch
Publisher: Pig River Press
Published: 06/25/2015
Pages: 164
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780692469774

About the Author
Chris Eboch writes fiction and nonfiction for all ages, with over 30 traditionally published books for children. Her novels for ages nine and up include The Genie's Gift, a middle eastern fantasy; The Eyes of Pharaoh, a mystery in ancient Egypt; The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan adventure; Bandits Peak, a survival story, and the Haunted series, which starts with The Ghost on the Stairs. Her book Advanced Plotting helps writers fine-tune their plots. Learn more at www.chriseboch.com. Chris is a Regional Advisor Emerita for SCBWI and has given popular writing workshops around the world. Chris also writes novels of suspense and romance for adults under the name Kris Bock; read excerpts at www.krisbock.com.


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