Author : Sands Hall
Publisher : Moving Finger Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 36,28 MB
Release : 2011-06-01
Category :
ISBN : 0977421430
A mainstay of many college writing programs by the best-selling author of Catching Heaven. Sands Hall has developed these essays, stories and exercises during twenty-four years as a writing instructor and freelance editor.
Author : Editors Of Writers Digest Books
Publisher : Writer's Digest Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 27,59 MB
Release : 2008-04-29
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9781582974873
Master Your Craft, Sell Your Work For more than eighty years, the Writer's Market series has provided the timeless advice and detailed instruction writers have come to depend on to achieve their goals. The Craft & Business of Writing offers the best of that instruction from award-winning writers such as M.J. Rose, Lee K. Abbott, Alyce Miller, Fred Marchant, Jennifer Crusie, Megan McCafferty, Gary Provost, Monica Wood, and Deborah Hopkinson. In this book, writers, agents, and editors offer their insights into every genre and facet of the publishing industry, so whether you write fiction, nonfiction, children's books, or poetry - or a little of everything - this essential all-in-one reference includes everything you need to start and maintain your writing career. To hone your craft and increase your skill as a writer, you'll find solid advice on how to: Craft intricate plots and nuanced characters Improve the pace and veracity of your dialogue Write in rhyme, or with appropriate meter To successfully market yourself and sell your work, you'll learn how to: Find and work with an agent Negotiate contracts and collaborate with editors Test and submit article ideas No matter what your skill level or area of creative interest, The Craft & Business of Writing is an invaluable addition to your reference library.
Author : Stephen King
Publisher : Scribner
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 16,67 MB
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1982159375
Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. “Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing. Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told.
Author : David Howard
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 20,10 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780312119089
In The Tools of screenwriting, the authors illuminate the essential elements of cinematic storytelling. These elements are guideposts for the aspiring screenwriter, and they can be used in different ways to accomplish a variety of ends. Questions of dramatic structure, plot, dialogue, character development, setting, imagery, and other crucial topics are discussed as they apply to the special art of filmmaking.
Author : Lester L. Laminack
Publisher : Scholastic Teaching Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 30,72 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Creation (Literary, artistic, etc.)
ISBN : 9780439919647
Award-winning children's author and acclaimed educator Lester Laminack invites you and your students to join him as he peels back the layers of his picture book Saturdays and Teacakes to make the writing moves visible. With Lester as guide on the enclosed DVD, your young writers will observe and explore what he did, how he did it, and why he did it that way. As Lester demonstrates how to read with a writer's eyes and ears, your students will gain increasing control over their own narrative writing. Lester provides you with multiple tools. You'll find 14 ready-to-use mini-lessons to introduce your students to techniques and literary elements. Carefully selected anchor texts provide inspiration for exploring each technique and element. In addition, a professional workshop to use on your own or with colleagues will deepen your own knowledge base. This "workshop-in-a-book," also perfect for literacy coaches and teacher leaders, demonstrates how to read like a writer, identify "craft moves," and form theories about why the moves were made. The DVD features Lester explaining how writers practice audible and visual craft, using Saturdays and Teacakes to illustrate both. The DVD also includes downloadable forms that you can share with your students to explore author's craft and to monitor their evolving understanding. Use the DVD to have Lester talk directly to the class, or use the book to present the lessons yourself. Either method will help you teach your students to develop their own "craft moves," which will enliven and refine their writing. Book jacket.
Author : Gregor
Publisher : Sunshine
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 38,92 MB
Release : 2023-12-04
Category :
ISBN :
In the world of writing, talent plays a crucial role in shaping the success of an aspiring writer. It is often said that talent is a natural gift, an innate ability to express oneself effectively through the written word. However, talent alone is not enough to become a skilled writer. It requires dedication, practice, and honing of one's skills to truly master the craft. This subchapter aims to shed light on the importance of writing talent for students and those interested in the field, exploring how it can be nurtured and developed. First and foremost, writing talent is a unique ability that sets individuals apart. It allows them to communicate ideas, thoughts, and emotions in a captivating and engaging manner. Talented writers have a natural flair for storytelling, the ability to create vivid imagery, and a deep understanding of language. These qualities enable them to capture readers' attention, evoke emotions, and leave a lasting impact. While talent may be inherent, it should not discourage those who believe they lack it. Talent is not a fixed trait but rather a potential waiting to be uncovered. Every individual possesses some form of writing talent, and with the right guidance and practice, it can be developed and enhanced. This book aims to provide students with the essential techniques and tools to nurture their writing talent and unleash their creative potential. Furthermore, understanding the importance of writing talent empowers students to make the most of their abilities. By recognizing their unique strengths, they can focus on areas where their talent shines the brightest. For example, some students may excel at crafting compelling narratives, while others may have a keen eye for descriptive details. Recognizing these strengths allows students to develop their skills further and explore different writing genres or styles that align with their talents. Lastly, writing talent is highly valued in various professional fields. Effective communication is a vital skill in today's world, and talented writers are in high demand. Industries such as journalism, marketing, public relations, and creative writing require individuals who can convey messages clearly and persuasively. By developing their writing talent, students can open doors to exciting career opportunities and establish themselves as competent communicators in their chosen field.
Author : Douglas Bauer
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 39,20 MB
Release : 2006-08-09
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 0472031538
A master storyteller and teacher talks about the tools of the fiction writer's craft
Author : Angela Stockman
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 47,65 MB
Release : 2020-09-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 100017493X
Timely and accessible, this book offers tangible strategies that will help teachers plan and sustain writing workshop experiences that are responsive to the needs of their specific students. Angela Stockman helps teachers understand why some writers may fail to meet their expectations and how to help all writers reach their fullest potential. Organized in three parts, this book reframes common narratives about resistant writers, empowers teachers to design, lead and refine their workshop, and provides a toolkit to do so. The appendices and eResources included provide teachers with instructions for mini-lessons and learning targets that support multimodal composition, perfect for pre-service and in-service teachers.
Author : Stacey Shubitz
Publisher : Stenhouse Publishers
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 44,39 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Education
ISBN : 1625310226
Foreword by Lester Laminack How do you choose mentor texts for your students? How do you mine them for the craft lessons you want your students to learn? In Craft Moves, Stacey Shubitz, cofounder of the Two Writing Teachers website, does the heavy lifting for you: using twenty recently published picture books, she creates more than 180 lessons to teach various craft moves that will help your students become better writers. Stacey first discusses picture books as teaching tools and offers ways to integrate them into your curriculum, and classroom discussions. She also shares routines and classroom procedures to help students focus on their writing during the independent writing portion of writing workshop and helps teachers prepare for small-group instruction. Each of the 184 lessons in the book includes a publisher's summary, a rationale or explanation of the craft move demonstrated in the book, and a procedure that takes teachers and students back into the mentor text to deepen their understanding of the selected craft move. A step-by-step guide demonstrates how to analyze a picture book for multiple craft moves. Using picture books as mentor texts will help your students not only read as writers and write with joy but also become writers who can effectively communicate meaning, structure their writing, write with detail, and give their writing their own unique voice.
Author : Janet Giannotti
Publisher : University of Michigan Press ELT
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 26,55 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Education
ISBN :
Integrated reading-writing practice for stronger, more confident writers
