Thinking Like a Writer

by Lou Willett Stanek

Here's a first-of-its-kind, totally kid-friendly manual on how to take the leap into creative writing. Step-by-step, author and educator Lou Willet Stanek shows how to shape ideas into story material--complete with plot, characters, conflict, and resolution. Includes hundreds of exercises guaranteed to inspire.

Genres: Writing, Nonfiction

108 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Lori]

A world (or two) of information in a quick, easy-to-read book. Perfect for the young teen or pre-teen writer or a teacher hoping to help young writers. The book includes helpful tips, ideas for topic ranging from grammar to characters to setting. Each chapter has writing exercises related to the topic to help reinforce the learning.

[Katie J Schwartz]

Perfect for kids in the 4th-6th grade range...I wore my copy's pages thin after I first read it, and I still use some of the prompts and suggestions.

[Heidi]

Excellent book and resource for teaching creative writing to children.