Synopsis
You've got a voice the world wants to hear-ideas that deserve to be written down and shared with others. Here's the book that shows you how. Packed with practical tips and techniques to help young writers build a solid foundation, this fun, easy-to-use guide is a comprehensive introduction to the world of the written word. You'll master essential techniques like how to generate interesting ideas, how to add descriptive detail and how to beat writer's block. Plus, learn how to perform the five most important revisions, and develop other key skills you need to be a successful writer for fun, for school, for college, and for life. You'll also be introduced to different types of writing as you learn how to craft memoirs, essays, fiction, book reviews, and more. Includes dozens of exercises and examples to get you going!
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About the Author
Steve Peha is a professional writer and writing teacher. For over ten years, as President of Teaching That Makes Sense, he has traveled the country helping schools get better results through the use of research-proven writing strategies and other best practice techniques that make teaching easier for teachers and learning more fun for kids. Margot Carmichael Lester is a professional writer whose work appears regularly in magazines and newspapers like Money magazine and The Los Angeles Business Journal, and on websites like Monster.com, MSN.com, and Match.com. She is also the author of Real Life Guide to Life After College and Real Life Guide to Starting Your Career.
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