So, You Want to Be a Writer?: How to Write, Get Published, and Maybe Even Make It Big!
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Book Overview
Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide that explains how to go from staring at an empty page to becoming a published author. Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring young writers achieve their dreams, So, You Want to Be a Writer? takes readers through the fulfilling step-by-step process of becoming a professional writer, from learning how to generate ideas to getting published and promoting their work. Aspiring writers will learn how to tackle writer's block, improve technique, approach publishers, and more. A detailed list of magazines, websites, contests, and book publishers looking for young authors will keep readers' eyes on the prize, while exclusive interviews with bestselling authors and young published writers will keep them engaged and inspired. So, You Want to Be a Writer? includes exclusive insights from well-known authors, such as the late Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton and fantasy author Amanda Hocking, who self-published her first novels to huge buzz. And profiles on young writers who are out there working right now--from a Vanity Fair blogger to a lyricist--give a real-time perspective to the dream profession.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1582703531
ISBN13:9781582703534
Release Date:May 2012
Publisher:Aladdin Paperbacks
Length:192 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 6.1" x 9.0"
Age Range:8 to 12 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 7
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
WOAH!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Was someone spying on me my whole life?? This book seemed to be written just for me (aren't I special). It has tips on how to overcome writer's block, how to make realistic and loveable charachters, building seamless plots, and even includes stories of young writers who made it big.This book has been very helpful and I would recommend it to anyone who has hopes of writing and maybe publishing a great book someday.
An Awesome book to start on!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
When I first borrowed this book from the library, I thought, Hey, It Looks OK. I'll Borrow It. I read the book that night and WOW! There's thing's you should know about your writing spot, a quiz to help start you in a good genre, personally for you, and even real stories about young writers you've made it. This is such a good book to buy or at least read and take notes off of.
An invaluable resource on how to begin!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
In So You Wanna Be A Writer?, freelance writer and editor Vicki Hambleton and classroom teacher Cathleen Greenwood effectively collaborate to provide a superbly presented "how to" guide for young aspiring writers on how to practice and improve their writing and get what they write published! Young writers are shown how to begin a career in writing; explore different areas of writing (poetry, journalism, fiction, nonfiction); find creative ideas for improving their writing; and a wealth of practical advice for approaching publishers and getting published. So You Wanna Be A Writer? is enhanced with a current and extensive list of magazines, websites, contests, and book publishers actively soliciting "kid authors". There are illuminating profiles of ten "kid authors" who are already accomplishing their literary dreams by writing and getting attention for their work and thereby serve as illustrative examples for others. Whether a young author is writing to make money, advance a cause, or just for fun, So, You Wanna Be A Writer? is a strongly recommended and invaluable resource on how to begin!
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