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How to Build a Story . . . Or, the Big What If
How to Build a Story Or the Big What If Author:Frances O'Roark Dowell, Stacy Ebert (Illustrator) 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 proj... more »ect 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!« less