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Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook

Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter

Why we picked it

Two award-winning novelists talk to tweens like friendly mentors, mixing practical craft advice with playful dares and challenges that turn writing theory into practice.

Our review

Two award-winning novelists talk to tweens like friendly mentors, mixing craft advice with goofy dares (“Write a scene using only smells!”). Short “I Dare You” challenges after each chapter turn theory into practice. Sections on writer’s block, revision, and sharing work build confidence. A desk-side companion for NaNoWriMo Jr. or classroom workshops.

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JournalistJournalists develop their skills through constant writing exercises, peer feedback, and revision cycles, and this handbook replicates the same workshop-style training that builds professional writing fluency.

About this book

From the product listing

LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS.

In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook, you'll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers.

After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot,
make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

Resource details

Resource type: Book
Age ranges: Elementary, Middle School, High School
Careers: Journalist
Good for kids who are: Artistic, Investigative; Based on its careers · What is RIASEC?
Author: Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter

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