Write for Children

Andrew Melrose

ISBN 10: 0415251583 / ISBN 13: 9780415251587

Published by Routledge 2001-11-22, 2001

About this Item

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Write for Children
• Publisher: Routledge 2001-11-22
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415251583
• ISBN 13: 9780415251587
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Writing for children is not about writing little stories, it is about writing big stories, shorter. Children's literature is an art form in its own right, and this book is for everyone who wants not just to write for children, but to write well for them. This short guide to creative writing for children is based on the author's own successful MA course. Andrew Melrose provides guidance on every aspect of the process of writing for children. He stresses the importance of 'writing for' the child and not 'writing to or at' them. Literacy and learning depend on writing and reading and it is therefore the responsibility of the writer to understand who they are writing for. The book is divided into four sections which cover all aspects of the writing process. This book goes far beyond the 'how to' format to help writers learn the finely balanced craft of writing for children. It will be an indispensable handbook for aspiring and practising children's authors.

About the Author

Andrew Melrose is Senior Lecturer at King Alfred's College, Winchester, where he runs the MA course Writing for Children. He is also a successful children's author and well known for his animation and film work.