From bestselling author Frances OâRoark Dowell comes a âfresh, interesting, and uniqueâ (Kirkus Reviews) guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers!
If youâve written anything, ever, youâre already a writerâso, congratulations! As many aspiring authors know, though, telling an actual, complete story is, well, a different story.
As unfinished drafts pile up and writersâ block strikes, it may start to feel like thereâs a special formula to finishing a project that youâre just not getting. But crafting a story isnât magic, if you have a little know-how! And here it isâknow-how! In her witty, clever way, critically acclaimed author Frances OâRoark Dowell explains the storytelling process with simple, easy-to-understand steps. Follow along as she shares sample stories and identifies building blocks and obstacles to conquerâall hilariously illustrated, in a way thatâll have you typing all the way to the end of your own story.
In addition to writing many books including Shooting the Moon and Dovey Coe, Frances OâRoark Dowell has over a decadeâs experience teaching writing workshops for kids. Ready, set, write!