Includes publishing information for the budding writer, including tips on preparing a manuscript for submission, advice from editors, profiles of published young writers, and addresses of publications and contests to which manuscripts may be sent.
John alienates his parents by refusing to go into the family butcher business and irritates their customers by eavesdropping on them while gathering material for an epic novel.
An overweight girl becomes attached to a nearly blind white pony who inspires her to develop her writing talent and to tackle her biggest problem as well.
Fifteen-year-old Bridie McShane, in a headlong flight towards independence, discovers both love and the fulfillment of her dream of becoming the writer she always knew she was destined to be.
