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Everything I Know About Writing

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Everything I Know About Writing by John Marsden offers practical insights and advice for aspiring writers. The book delves into the creative process, exploring various techniques and strategies to improve writing skills, from crafting compelling narratives to developing distinct voices. Marsden shares personal anecdotes and experiences to inspire and guide readers on their own writing journey.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for writing and want to delve into the insights of a seasoned author. John Marsden shares practical advice, personal anecdotes, and inspirational guidance, making it an excellent resource for aspiring writers seeking to refine their craft. Whether you're just starting or looking to enhance your writing skills, his approachable style and wealth of experience provide support and motivation.

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Everything I Know About Writing

The ultimate "get off your bum and do it" book, Everything I Know About Writing will motivate anyone to write. It's a lively funny guide to writing, as readable as a novel, but packed front to back with ideas and insights.

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John Marsden is not just one of Australia's most successful writers of all time; he's also one of our best teachers of writing.

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The most exciting, interesting and useful book on the teaching of writing Australian English Teacher

The ultimate "get off your bum and do it" book, Everything I Know About Writing will motivate anyone to write. It's a lively, funny guide to writing, as readable as a novel, but packed front to back with ideas and insights.

This new edition has one other great feature: 600 extraordinary topics, guaranteed to have you or your students writing before you know it.

Everything I Know About Writing is the most painless way into writing - ever.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780330360739

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 1998

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 201.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 17.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Multi award-winning and bestselling author John Marsden has sold millions of books worldwide, and won every major award in Australia for young people's fiction. He has written more than 40 books, including So Much to Tell You and Letters from the Inside, which span a range of genres and audiences. John's legendary 'The Tomorrow Series', called 'the best series for Australian teens of all time', has sold into multiple territories and was adapted into a highly successful movie and a major TV series. His historical novel for adults, South of Darkness, won the Christina Stead Award for Best Novel of 2015. John's enduring passion for education has led him to found two schools: Candlebark, on a vast forested estate near Romsey, Victoria; and Alice Miller, at Macedon, a Year 7-12 school with a particular emphasis on the creative arts. His two adult, non-fiction titles, The Art of Growing Up and Take Risks, explore his fascinating life and his absorbing, profound insights into teaching, parenting and society today.

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