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So, You Want to Be a Writer?: How to Write, Get Published, and Maybe Even Make It Big!
Make those writing dreams a reality with this comprehensive guide that explains how to go from staring at an empty page to becoming a published author.Designed to inspire creative expression and help aspiring young writers achieve their dreams, So, You Want to Be a Writer? takes readers through the fulfilling step-by-step process of becoming a professional writer, from lea...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
May 1st 2012
by Aladdin/Beyond Words
(first published May 10th 2001)
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Mar 07, 2013
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I run a writing group for kids at the library, so I thought it might be useful -- but if I lend it to the kids, it will be with a few caveats. Not all of the information is accurate, particularly in the 'how to get published' section. One thing that stood out: "Stephen King gets huge advances because everything he writes is almost guaranteed to sell millions of copies. First-time authors, on the other hand, usually don't get paid advances" (144). Not true -- first-time authors usually *do* (and...more
Hambleton, V., & Greenwood, C. (2012). So, you want to be a writer?: How to write, get published, and maybe even make it big!. United States of America: Aladdin/Beyond Words.
By: Jayne Wilson
Reference Type: Handbook
Call Number: 808
Description: A “how-to” manual for young, emerging writers
Review Source: So, you want to be a writer? How to write, get published, and maybe even make it big!. (2012). Kirkus Reviews, 80(8), 22.
Relevance and Relationship: $16.99; An addition to the 800’s (Literature...more
By: Jayne Wilson
Reference Type: Handbook
Call Number: 808
Description: A “how-to” manual for young, emerging writers
Review Source: So, you want to be a writer? How to write, get published, and maybe even make it big!. (2012). Kirkus Reviews, 80(8), 22.
Relevance and Relationship: $16.99; An addition to the 800’s (Literature...more
With a mix of reflective questions, tips and guidelines on everything from the process of writing to getting work published, this book is a fabulous tool to engage young hopeful writers and to introduce them to the world of writing. Also included in the text are Young Author Profiles which introduce young writers, explains how they got involved in their trade and samples of their work.
"I think being a good writer is being a good listener and a good watcher." -Vicki Leonard
The book is easily ac...more
"I think being a good writer is being a good listener and a good watcher." -Vicki Leonard
The book is easily ac...more
Mar 30, 2012
Lacee Pilgrim
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Recommends it for:
Writers / Authors, Young Writers
Title: So, You Wanna be a Writer?
Subtitle: How to Write, Get Published, and maybe even make it big!
Author: Vicki Hambleton and Cathleen Greenwood
Target Audience: Young Adult
Pages: 143
Chapters: 12
Genre: Non-fiction - Writing
Rating: 10/10
Blurb (quoted):
“You have the ideas and the creativity to be a writer. You’re missing only one thing… this book!
Do you long to see your name in print? Do you dream of captivating people with your stories, poems, or movies? If so, this is your chance! So, You Wanna...more
Subtitle: How to Write, Get Published, and maybe even make it big!
Author: Vicki Hambleton and Cathleen Greenwood
Target Audience: Young Adult
Pages: 143
Chapters: 12
Genre: Non-fiction - Writing
Rating: 10/10
Blurb (quoted):
“You have the ideas and the creativity to be a writer. You’re missing only one thing… this book!
Do you long to see your name in print? Do you dream of captivating people with your stories, poems, or movies? If so, this is your chance! So, You Wanna...more
Helpful, interesting and fun. I definitely recommend it!
Apr 20, 2012
♥Kelsi♫
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want to be writers of all ages
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this is one of those books where will answer most of ur questions on things. I learned a lot of things that i know i will need later on in life. If u want to 2b a writer, this is the book u need to get :)
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This was a really good book. It inspired and helped me a whole lot to be a writer when I was younger. I recommend it to any young author. I have also used this book to help at my writing and art club with children as young as seven with great success.
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It really helped me with my writing. So if you want to improve your writing this is the book for you.
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Vicki Hambleton is a verbal tutor for students in grades 9-12. She was a project editor and writer on Benchmark Education, specializing in books for grade K-8. Her writing has appeared in numerous children's publications including Cobbleston, Calliope, and Footsteps.
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