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The Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children

by Nancy Lamb

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Publisher Comments:

Exercises, examples and checklists show writers how to capture and keep a young reader's attention by mastering key storytelling elements.

Book News Annotation:

Lamb, the author of some 40 books for children and adults, provides insights on the processes of storytelling: from finding inspiration to structuring a tale to creating memorable characters. She uses examples from many classic children's stories to instruct would-be writers in elements such as plot, subplot, point of view, scene-setting, beginnings and endings, inner and outer dialogue, and themes and morals.
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This title offers detailed information and an in-depth examination of story-telling and story structure. The author uses examples from classic and contemporary sources to explore all the key elements of children's storytelling, along with worksheets, exercises and checklists.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781582970523
Author:
Lamb, Nancy
Publisher:
Writer's Digest Books
Location:
Cincinnati, OH
Subject:
Authorship
Subject:
Children's Literature
Subject:
Composition & Creative Writing - Children's Literature
Subject:
Children's literature -- Authorship.
Edition Number:
1st ed.
Edition Description:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Series Volume:
book 2
Publication Date:
September 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
232
Dimensions:
9.10x6.32x.74 in. .81 lbs.
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