Just Write!: Practical Advice for Writing Your Story

Just Write! Better advice could not be given to any writer out there. This book takes any potential writer, no matter what the experience level, through the process of writing from the very first inkling of inspiration, all the way to publishing and promoting. Join author, James Mascia, as he takes shows you how to develop your character, how to create the world of your story, and even what to do with your plot. There are activities to do and charts you can copy, all with the hope of helping you create the best story possible. James also gives you over 200 writing prompts to inspire your muse. Then, when your book is complete, James has lots of advice for how you can see your book published, and what to do when that fateful day does occur. He has extensive coverage on agents and editors, how to find them, how to pitch your idea to them, and more. He even goes through all the pros and cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing. So, if you’re thinking about writing a book, short story, memoir, anything, this book is for you. Listen to the advice of someone who has gone gone through it all, and learn from him.

James Mascia is the author of many great young adult books, including his wonderfully reviewed series, High School Heroes. When James isn't writing, he is teaching English and Literature in a high school in Maryland. When he isn't writing or teaching, he usually dons a black mask and hops around from rooftop to rooftop, making the world a better place for all. His wife and son are very tolerant of him, especially when he drags them around to many sci-fi and comic conventions.