creative writing

Donald Graves presents more than sixty of his favorite and most effective writing prompts and explains the importance of quick writes and writing practices.

Examines prose writing, and focuses on imagery and description, and discusses using the senses, word choices, figurative language, and other related topics; and includes example excerpts from well known authors such as Upton Sinclair, and others.

Explains the import role words and tone play in literature, with examples of different tones and the meaning they bring to each piece and information on how words and tone help readers gain a sense of place in a story.

Examines the basics of writing a story, from finding a title and beginning the work to completing and revising it.

Introduces children to the creative writing, and discusses writing ideas, basics of story structure, revisions, and more.

Teaches how to write a critical essay about the war in Afghanistan, including model essays, writing exercises, and composing a bibliography.

Discusses the roots of modern fiction, approaches to writing, and the development of form and style.

A collection of more than thirty essays by various authors which examine key elements of writing creative nonfiction.

Lizzie, who loves to tell and write stories, is surprised to discover that much of her storytelling inspiration comes from her messy baby brother.

Jeff Kinney is the author of the popular book series, Diary of a Wimpy Kid. More than 50 million copies of the Wimpy Kid series have been sold around the world.