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In Amherst, Massachusetts, in spring, 1834, young Emily Dickinson uses scraps of paper and a pencil nub to write a poem, before she even knows her ABCs, and shares it with her household and garden. Includes author's note about Dickinson's life and work.

A novel in which the author uses the story of Tristram Shandy, a country gentleman, as a backdrop for digressions mocking the foibles of human nature.

"Le Guin discusses her fiction, nonfiction, and poetry--both her process and her philosophy"--Back cover.

Seventeen-year-old Anna O'Mally is a gifted writer but for the past year, since her beloved uncle Joe died, she has been wrapped in grief that seems impenetrable until a strange email suggests she did not know Joe as well as she thought--and he was not the saint she believed he was.

Many teens have a passion for writing, but it isn't always obvious to them how they can turn this interest into a remunerative one, much less a career. Though it may not be easy to get published, this volume explores the various ways teens can get their work published, both online and in printed form. Along with tips on how to polish their writing so that it's publication-ready, readers will also get pragmatic advice on working as a writing tutor, getting a start in journalism, self-publishing, dealing with contracts and editors, marketing themselves, and more.

Learn to draw animals and write a story about them, with a story example and story prompts.

"Skyler is about to on the biggest adventure of her life. Her mother has been relocated to Venice, Italy, with the possibility of a long-term move. While there, Skyler will be part of a mentorship program and will be blogging about the city--a position that could lead to even bigger things if all goes well"--Provided by publisher.

Karen McQuestion, bestselling author whose novels have sold more than a million copies worldwide, delivers advice for crafting a novel from the first word to the last line. Introducing straightforward strategies learned in writing more than a dozen novels, McQuestion's Write That Novel will spark your creativity and put the joy back into the writing process.

Presents the storybook to the movie "Inkheart" about Meggie's father, Mo, who, when he reads aloud, people and things appear out of the books; but when Meggie's mother, Resa, disappears into Inkheart, Meggie and Mo must find a way to get her back.

"Period wants to write a story, but he can't find the words. He enlists the help of some punctuation pals and together they not only find the words, they come up with quite a story"--Provided by publisher.