Writing Magic
Creating Stories That Fly
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · December 23, 2014
Fairy-tale master Gail Carson, the bestselling author of Ella Enchanted, guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.
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- Who it’s for
- Gail Carson Levine pairs practical craft advice with warm encouragement for writers building their own stories.
- Themes
- Developing writing craft, Story ideas and character creation, Using criticism to improve writing
- Genres
- Creative Writing
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Fairy-tale master Gail Carson, the bestselling author of Ella Enchanted, guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade. She shows how you can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters—and much, much more.
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She advises you about what to do when you feel stuck—and how to use helpful criticism. Best of all, she offers writing exercises that will set your imagination on fire. With humor, honesty, and wisdom, Gail Carson Levine shows you that you, too, can make magic with your writing.
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Gail Carson Levine pairs practical craft advice with warm encouragement for writers building their own stories.
Come here for
- Fresh ideas, memorable characters, and dialogue that sparkles
- A reassuring voice for stuck moments and helpful criticism
Expect
- Writing exercises to set your imagination alight
- Advice on beginnings, endings, and more
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| Creative Writing | 99% |
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- Authors
- Gail Carson Levine
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- December 23, 2014
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Developing writing craft · Story ideas and character creation · Using criticism to improve writing
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- Education Research