A Writer's Notebook by Ralph Fletcher

A Writer's Notebook

Unlocking the Writer Within You

Ralph Fletcher

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · July 29, 2003

Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.

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Who it’s for
A practical guide to noticing everyday details and turning them into stories and poems.
Themes
Writing craft, Noticing and recording observations, Creating stories and poems
Genres
Creative Writing, The Art of Journaling, School & Education

About this book

Tap into your inner writer with this book of practical advice by the bestselling author of How Writers Work and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding. This middle grade book is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom. Writers are just like everyone else—except for one big difference.

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Most people go through life experiencing daily thoughts and feelings, noticing and observing the world around them. But writers record these thoughts and observations. They react. And they need a special place to record those reactions. Perfect for classrooms, A Writer’s Notebook gives budding writers a place to keep track of all the little things they notice every day. Young writers will love these useful tips for how to use notes and jottings to create stories and poems of their own.

Notice, Then Write

A practical guide to noticing everyday details and turning them into stories and poems.

Come here for

  • A reason to pay closer attention to daily thoughts and observations
  • Ideas for keeping notes and jottings

Expect

  • Practical advice for young writers
  • A path from notebook entries to stories and poems

Where it sits

The Art of Journaling83%
Creative Writing61%
School & Education30%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

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Authors
Ralph Fletcher
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
July 29, 2003
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Writing craft · Noticing and recording observations · Creating stories and poems
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Education Resources