From bestselling author Frances O&;Roark Dowell comes a &;fresh, interesting, and unique&; (Kirkus Reviews) 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!