S is for Story: A Writer's Alphabet (Alphabet Books (Sleeping Bear Press))

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I love these alphabet books. The illustrations are half the joy of reading them. Sleeping Bear Press has done an awesome job.

I got to meet the author in person and I love the idea of alphabet books to cover topics such as writing. We do a lot of writing in my building and this is a good source for information on a kid friendly level.

Zachary Pullen is amazing!!

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If you are a young aspiring writer, you've probably already learned your ABCs, leastways if you've passed kindergarten, and want to learn about the ABCs of writing, this is one book you'll want to take a look at. You'll learn a bit about how the alphabet itself came about and then how the Egyptians invented paper to replace stone and clay tablets. We've come a long way since then and now we can even read books electronically online or by devices such as the Kindle. In this book you will learn about character development, drafts, editorial skills, genres, brainstorming, Journaling, writing styles, observation, plot, and much more. This is a book that you'll cherish and one day will want to emulate its brilliance in your own work."X is for eXpression-well-ordered words held dear,that best revealwhat one might feelor see or think or hear."I was surprised to see that this was not just another alphabet book, but rather one in which there were many unexpected words of wisdom to the writer hidden in its pages. The reader is in for a real treat when hints pop up from the likes of everyone from one of my favorites, Katherine Paterson, to J.K. Rowling. For example one tidbit from Paterson states that "the writer's job is to create round, not flat, characters. Know each story character from the inside out helps you to do just that." Each letter is graced by a sidebar of writers' thoughts and tips pertinent to the theme presented in the rhyme. The artwork, needless to say, is phenomenal and Zachary Pullen's wide-eyed children always have great appeal. This is juvenile literature, however if you are a writer, young or old, you just might want to grab up a copy of this book!

You know this series. You've read others like it from this wonderful publisher. You like the others? You will like this one.The author moves through the alphabet, hitting highlights of the writing process, expounding upon character and drafts and editing and genre and many more.Perfect intro to writing.