Supplemented by interviews with successful authors of teen literature, this book presents all the elements of fiction, from creating believable dialogue to executing an exciting plot, through real story excerpts. Packed with tips, tricks, and writing exercises from an award-winning author of teen fiction, the guide encourages teen writers to write creatively and explore all the elements and responsibilities of fiction. With the book's goal of building competent, satisfied young authors, young people are emboldened to write the stories that are theirs alone to tell.
A right-brain reference of puzzles, questions, checklists, and advice to help stimulate writers' creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities. Coverage encompasses critical elements, characters, scenes, word choice, style and writing mechanics, and revision, with material in question-and-answer.
This anthology brings together fresh corpus-based research by international scholars. It contrasts southern and northern hemisphere usage on variable elements of morphology and syntax
Added by: Maria | Karma: 3098.81 | Non-Fiction | 29 November 2009
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This engaging and helpful book is both a thoughtful celebration of the learning process and a practical guide to becoming a better student. Written by the acclaimed authors of The Elements of Teaching, it discusses the qualities a student needs to get the most out of education and aspects of the environment--teachers, curriculum, and the transition from school to college--that contribute to attaining effectiveness in studying and learning.
