authorship

Teaches children about history by showing them how to write and design their own nonfiction books about it, covering information on the parts of a non-fiction book, how to write using different text styles, and more.

When Sarah, an explorer mouse, meets Sam she gives him the courage to finally climb to the highest library shelves--and beyond--and he shows her how to explore the world through reading.

With help from his friends, New York City high school student Kyle Parker sets out to save his parents' marriage by trying to get his father's novel published.

Sibyl and Mark advertise in the newspaper for a ghostwriter to help their grandfather pen his memoirs, but they end up with Tallulah, a real ghost with a literary flair.

Wade and Demarius go to author Ian Tremblin's home as judges of the second writing contest but soon are mysteriously transported to Daemon Hall, where they and the three finalists must tell--and act out--the stories each has written.

Presents a guide to having a book published, including writing advice, book proposals, and tips on choosing a literary agent, and how to promote a book. Includes 101 ideas for aspiring writers.

Advice from award winning authors offering guidelines to writers for finding ideas, researching topics, motivation, and getting published.

Presents advice to writers on the techniques of the craft from well-known authors such as John Irving and Anita Shreve, and features an annotated list of over three thousand resources for writers, including book publishers, syndicates, prize offers, conferences, writers' groups, and article markets, grouped by subject.

Examines all the main forms of writing, including articles, short stories, poetry, plays, novels, and nonfiction, and discusses the different techniques employed when writing for adults, children, radio, or television. Includes advice on how to get started, with examples and exercises at the end of each chapter.