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How Writers Work: Finding a Process That Works for You

How Writers Work: Finding a Process That Works for You

How Writers Work: Finding a Process That Works for You
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How Writers Work: Finding a Process That Works for You Paperback - 2000 - 1st Edition

by Fletcher, Ralph

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Starting with the premise that the key to writing is not a secret but a process, the author of "A Writer's Notebook" and "Live Writing" shows young, aspiring authors some definite steps they can take to reach their goal.

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  • Title How Writers Work: Finding a Process That Works for You
  • Author Fletcher, Ralph
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition number 1st
  • Edition 1
  • Condition Used: Good
  • Pages 128
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher HarperCollins, Scranton, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  • Publication date 2000-07-25
  • Features Bibliography
  • Bookseller's Inventory # SONG038079702X
  • ISBN 9780380797028 / 038079702X
  • Weight 0.2 lbs (0.09 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.4 in (19.05 x 12.95 x 1.02 cm)
  • Size 5.12x0.26x7.62
  • Age range 08 to 12 years
  • Grade levels 3 - 7
  • Category Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Authorship, Creative writing
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 00027573
  • Dewey Decimal Code 808.02
  • Quantity available 1

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From the publisher

Unlock the secret to being a writer! Turn to this practical and enjoyable guide by the bestselling author of A Writer's Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.

Surprise! There is no secret to being a writer. But there is a process.

Good writing isn't forged by magic or hatched out of thin air. Good writing happens when you follow certain steps to take control of your sentences--to make your words do what you want them to do. This book lifts the curtain on how writers work and helps aspiring writers discover their own writing process.

Perfect for classrooms, How Writers Work is full of practical wisdom. It's tailored especially for young writers, but aspiring authors of all ages can benefit from bestselling writer Ralph Fletcher's tips.

Everyone can struggle with the writing process at times. Unlock your potential by reading How Writers Work!


Ready to conquer the blank page and find your voice?


  • Brainstorming Ideas: Discover how to find incredible story ideas in everyday life--and never run out of things to write about again.
  • Overcoming Writer's Block: Learn practical tricks to silence that inner critic and keep the words flowing, even when you feel stuck.
  • Revising and Editing: Master the art of "story surgery" and turn a messy first draft into a polished piece you're proud of.
  • Interviews with Authors: Get a behind-the-scenes look at how professional writers like Gordon Korman and Ben Mikaelsen really work.

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Recently I visited a fourth grade classroom.

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The Secret of Writing

Its misleading to think of writers as special creatures, word sorcerers who possess some sort of magic knowledge hidden from everyone else. Writers are ordinary people who like to write. They feel the urge to write, and scratch that itch every chance they have. Writers get their ideas down on paper using particular strategies that seem to work for them. These strategies are available to anyone who wants to be a writer

... Revealed!

There is no secret. But there is a process. If you like to write, there are definite steps you can take to help you reach your goals. Good writing isn't forged by magic or hatched out of thin air. Good writing happens when human beings follow particular steps to take control o their sentences-to make their words do what they want them to do.

This book will show you how writers work, how you can become a writer, and how you can find a process that works for you

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Citations

  • School Library Journal, 12/01/2000, Page 160
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