creative writing

In this skills-building book, students master descriptive writing using fun-filled techniques. Packed with stimulating mini-lessons and hands-on writing activities, the volume displays step-by-step approaches to bring out the best in writing and creating stories that are rich in sensory detail.

Profiles the life and career of Suzanne Collins, a prominent newsmaker. Through quotes from Suzanne Collins herself, her friends, and critics, readers learn how she views herself, as well as how others regard her.

This book examines how issue-based writing can develop from the germ of an idea into a well-crafted, fully-developed, solidly-researched story that delivers interesting facts, quotes, and anecdotes.

As with any creative writing, one's ability to show an event unfold through the use of interesting details is crucial. This book examines all the elements needed to get the creative process moving, including choosing an idea, firming up the plot, and strengthening the narrative voice.

A guide for writing that provides fourteen explained lessons and a detailed description of the process used by author Lester Laminack to compose his picture book, "Saturdays and Teacakes, " and explains how to read from a writer's perspective. Includes a DVD.

Offers hundreds of sensible, useful tips designed to help people become better writers.

Twelve-year-old Joan, worried that she will not have any friends when her family moves from Connecticut to California, bonds right away with Sarah, a girl who prefers to be called Fox, and the two spend a joyous summer playing outside, making up stories, and attending a writing class.

A beginning writer's guide that includes tips and tricks for writing a review of a product.

A beginning writer's guide that includes tips and tricks for writing a news article.