Writing Magic

Name: Writing Magic (eBook)
Brand: HarperCollins
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Writing Magic

Creating Stories That Fly

Gail Carson Levine

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Description

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.

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.

In this interactive book, Gail Carson Levine shares the secrets to making your own magic:

Story Ideas & Prompts: Find inspiration everywhere and never run out of ideas again with story starters you can use right away.
Memorable Characters: Go beyond the basics to create heroes, villains, and friends that feel real to your readers.
How to Write Dialogue: Learn the tricks to writing conversations that sound natural, reveal character, and move the story forward.
Plot & Pacing: Structure your story with exciting beginnings, satisfying endings, and a middle that keeps readers turning the page.
Revising with Confidence: Discover how to find and fix problems in your first draft and turn a good story into a great one.

Genres

Word GamesGames & ActivitiesJuvenile NonfictionAll Other NonfictionSchool & EducationActivity BooksMagicPuzzlesCareersHumorComposition & Creative WritingLanguage ArtsJournal WritingResearchEducation

Pages176

Released2013

LanguageEnglish

PublisherHarperCollins

ISBN9780062253552

SellerHarperCollins

About the author(s)

Gail Carson Levine's first book for children, Ella Enchanted, was a Newbery Honor Book. Levine's other books include Ever, a New York Times bestseller; Fairest, a Best Book of the Year for Publishers Weekly and School Library Journal and a New York Times bestseller; Dave at Night, an ALA Notable Book and Best Book for Young Adults; The Wish; The Two Princesses of Bamarre; A Tale of Two Castles; Stolen Magic; The Lost Kingdom of Bamarre; Ogre Enchanted; and the six Princess Tales books. She is also the author of the nonfiction books Writing Magic: Creating Stories That Fly and Writer to Writer: From Think to Ink, as well as the picture books Betsy Who Cried Wolf and Betsy Red Hoodie. Gail Carson Levine and her husband, David, live in a two-centuries-old farmhouse in the Hudson Valley of New York State.

Reviews

“Writing Magic is a great introduction to writing for children. The “voice” is upbeat and not condescending. It is clearly written, and includes examples when they are needed. As far as I know, there is nothing else like this available.” - Harold Underdown

“A veritable treasure trove of advice and guidance for writers across a range of ages.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“The best part of Levine’s book is her honesty as she shares with children the truth that there are no perfect books, that rejection can be as useful as success, and that you thank the creative part of you by using the ideas that it sends. A terrific item to have on hand for writing groups or for individual young writers who want to improve.” - Booklist

“What comes through on every page is Levine’s passion for craft. Aspiring writers of all ages can dip in and out of this book, which has the clarity and sparseness of Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird.” - Publishers Weekly

“Levine is a friendly mentor in these pages.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)