authorship

Twins Violet and Victor write a fairy tale together, with Violet contributing a castle, a princess, and unicorns and Victor adding a fairy tale-hating witch and a bevy of Australian animals.

Describes the process of X-ray reading, or close reading, that involves reading texts in such a way that you see beneath the words to the meaning of literary passages and the use of writing strategies. Uses examples from twenty-five classic and contemporary works, ranging from Virgil's "The Aeneid" to "The Great Gatsby.".

When ten-year-old Ava uses her writing talents to help her older sister overcome her shyness, both girls learn the impact their words and stories can have on the world around them.

Whether you're just starting your first short story or you're a young songwriter looking for the perfect chorus, you may find you have a talent with words. If you're interested in building that talent into a career, first you'll need to know the basics of the vast business opportunities in writing.

Thirteen-year-old Penelope, orphaned heiress and secret author of macabre tales in "The Penny Dreadful," Victorian London's bestselling magazine, investigates the mystery of strange and sinister filmmaker whose work is turning Penelope's own stories into reality.

"Need an idea for a short story or novel? Look no further than The Writer's Idea Thesaurus. It's far more than a collection of simple writing prompts. You'll find a vast treasury of story ideas inside, organized by subject, theme, and situation categories, and listed alphabetically for easy reference, "--Amazon.com.

What if we could sit down with one of the greatest literary minds of all time-Mark Twain? This fictionalized interview, based on his own writings and historical facts, gives us a glimpse of how Twain would have answered the questions. Learn how Twain's life shaped his work, and find out his views on race, society, religion, and more...

This book takes you through the steps of writing a persuasive piece from beginning to end. Soon you'll be able to draft a persuasive piece with confidence--no matter what topic inspires you to write!.