Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook

Potter, Ellen; Mazer, Anne

ISBN 10: 1596435143 / ISBN 13: 9781596435148

Published by Flash Point, 2010

About this Item

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Seller Inventory # DBV.1596435143.A

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook
• Publisher: Flash Point
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1596435143
• ISBN 13: 9781596435148
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Phelan, Matt
• Condition: acceptable

About this title

Synopsis

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.

About the Author

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

Ellen Potter is the author of acclaimed books for children including Slob, Pish Posh, and Olivia Kidney. She lives in upstate New York with her husband, son and a motley assortment of badly behaved animals.

Matt Phelan has illustrated many books for children, including the 2007 Newbery Medal winner The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron. He lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.