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How To Write a Great Story
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With lively black and white illustrations by Linzie Hunter, the book offers practical advice and creative prompts to help young authors bring their stories to life.
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Ideal for children aged 9 and over who love stories and want to learn how to write their own, as well as educators seeking engaging resources for creative writing workshops.
Million-copy-selling author Caroline Lawrence shares her best tips in this fun and accessible guide to creative writing and storytelling.
Million-copy-selling author Caroline Lawrence shares her best tips in this fun and accessible guide to creative writing and storytelling.
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Stories are incredibly powerful so if you become a writer, be careful. Your book could change the world.
How To Write a Great Story by Caroline Lawrence shares her best tips in this illustrated guide to creative writing and storytelling for readers and writers aged 9 and up.
Featuring examples from all kinds of stories, including Black Panther, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, The Incredibles and Star Wars, Caroline explores every aspect of writing—from brainstorming a setting, to creating an opponent and choosing your hero's greatest weakness.
Inspired by Caroline's school events and workshops, and illustrated with Linzie Hunter's lively black and white artwork on every page, this is the perfect addition to the bookshelves of young writers everywhere.
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ISBN: 9781848128149
Publisher: Templar Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 22 August 2019
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 13.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 130g
Pages: 192
About the Author
Caroline's Roman Mysteries books were first published in 2001 and have since sold over a million copies in the UK alone, and been translated into fourteen languages. The series was televised by the BBC in 2007 and 2008 with ten half hour episodes per season. Filmed in Tunisia, Bulgaria and Malta, it was the most expensive BBC children's TV series to date.
Visit Caroline's website: www.carolinelawrence.com
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