Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook [Paperback]

LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS.

InSpilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook, you'll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers.

After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot,
make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

Anne Mazeris the author ofThe Salamander Room, The Sister Magic series, and the bestselling Abby Hayes series. She lives in Ithaca, New York.

Ellen Potteris the author of acclaimed books for children includingSlob,Pish Posh, andOlivia Kidney. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, son and a motley assortment of badly behaved animals.

Matt Phelanhas illustrated many books for children, including the 2007 Newbery Medal winnerThe Higher Power of Luckyby Susan Patron. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS.

Practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers.

After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot,
make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

Cogent and invaluable. Publishers Weekly

The best of recent volumes on the subject. Kirkus Reviews

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