Discusses how to write fiction, exploring point of view, dialogue, endings, and revision.
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Aug 28, 2011
NebraskaIcebergs
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What’s Your Story by Marion Bauer was written in 1992 and I liked it, thus proving that older guides can have voice and depth. Here’s where perhaps I need to take a step back to recognize that those readers who prefer just the facts may find Bauer’s personal examples intrusive. Moreover, those readers who seek out abridged books may find themselves annoyed by Bauer’s conversational tone, which is broken up only with subheads and only every few pages. However, I like that she uses a light tone an
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May 23, 2008
Sarah
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I read this for Vermont College--it was suggested we read one book about writing for children and I chose this book from their list.
Although this book is written for middle school students, it is a valuable resource for older writers. Bauer covers the fundamentals and discusses every concept with clarity.
Topics include characters, plot, point of view, beginnings, dialogue, tension, endings, revising and polishing. A writer should understand every concept in this book. Th More...
Although this book is written for middle school students, it is a valuable resource for older writers. Bauer covers the fundamentals and discusses every concept with clarity.
Topics include characters, plot, point of view, beginnings, dialogue, tension, endings, revising and polishing. A writer should understand every concept in this book. Th More...
Aug 03, 2011
Heidi Landry
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Bauer gets between the lines and gives the reader a how to write a story from beginning to end in its most 'simplistic' terms. I recommend this book to everyone who is considering writing a story, who is currently writing a story and who has written a story.
Dec 04, 2008
Stephi K.
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A few good pointers that were worth reading, but a little bland. It would help young writers learn about plot and character writing. It just didn't inspire me.
Apr 23, 2008
Tracy
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Just when I thought I was utterly overwhelmed (and sometimes under-whelmed) with “how to” writing books, this little book came across my desk. The subtitle, as Marion explained at a recent presentation at the Loft Literary Center, was added to attract the high school market. However, she says she originally wrote the book for adults. I enjoyed it and found it inspirational as I tackled writing another packet for the MFA at Hamline.
Apr 23, 2008
This book is a fantastic way to get your arms around the flow and content of story. It works for new writers and as a refresher for people who have been writing for a while. I took notes, to keep the advice as a quick reminder to myself.
Dec 16, 2009
Ginger
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Written in typical Bauer fashion, this is a very basic study of the important elements of writing children's fiction.
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