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How To Write a Great Story

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How To Write a Great Story by Caroline Lawrence is an illustrated guide that inspires young readers and writers aged 9 and above to craft their own powerful tales. Drawing on examples from beloved stories like Black Panther, Alice in Wonderland, Harry Potter, The Incredibles, and Star Wars, it covers every essential element of storytellingβ€”from imagining a setting to developing compelling characters with clear strengths and weaknesses.

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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Format: Paperback / softback
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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.

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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.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

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 writingβ€”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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INFORMATION

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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