creative writing

"McCann asks his readers to constantly push the boundaries of experience, to see empathy and wonder in the stories we craft and hear. A paean to the power of language, both by argument and by example, Letters to a Young Writer is fierce and honest in its testament to the bruises delivered by writing as both a profession and a calling. It charges aspiring writers to learn the rules and even break them"--Jacket flap.

Gives advice on writing admissions essays.

Contains a collection of poems for children who are interested in writing, and includes verse that explores the nature of the creative process.

Gooney Bird Greene takes charge of a class project as she and her fellow students in Mrs. Pidgeon's second grade class learn about fables by each making up their own based on an animal that begins with the same letter as their first name.

Exciting new way to help beginners get in step with reading and at the same time try their hand at creative writing.

"Animation is a limitless medium for telling stories. Artists can create worlds, defy gravity, flip from factual to fantasy, and transport audiences to places they never imagined. The challenge is having the discipline to reel it in and be intentional about your storytelling choices. This book shows you how. In Animated Storytelling, you'll learn how to create memorable stories using animation and motion graphics by following 10 simple guidelines that take you through the stages of concept development, pre-production, storyboarding, and design. Award-winning animator Liz Blazer uses clear examples and easy-to-follow exercises to provide you with the instruction, encouragement, and tools you need to get your designs moving. Whether your goal is to create exciting shorts for film festivals, effective messaging for broadcast or online, or simply to gain a deeper understanding of the medium, Animated Storytelling simplifies the process of creating clear and engaging stories for animation and motion graphics so you can get started easily"--www.peachpit.com.

"[Geared to teachers, this book] shares the whys and the how of giving students time and autonomy for the playful, low-stakes writing that [the author maintains] leads to surprising, high-level growth. [Presents] five ideas for authentic, choice-driven writing ... [and] numerous suggestions for helping students build and flex their writing muscles, increase their stamina, and develop passion for expressing themselves with the written word"--Provided by publisher.

A diary-style workbook for young children that prompts them to describe their faces, families, and favorite colors and animals.

"What happens when the story ideas--from a bored Viking to a space robot--kept in a teacher's special jar escape and get rowdy?"--Provided by publisher.

Colby Sharp presents the results of a creative-writing challenge offered to more than forty beloved, award-winning, diverse, and best-selling authors and illustrators.