Preparing to write -- The short story -- The novel -- Books for prereaders -- Books for children and young adults -- The screenplay -- Blogging -- Functional nonfiction -- Literary nonfiction -- Poetry -- Getting ideas -- Planning -- Researching -- Organizing -- Rhetorical devices -- Word usage pitfalls -- Drafting -- Editing -- Evaluating -- Overcoming writer's block -- Working with others -- Getting published
Summary
Writing well enough to get published takes hours of practice, the ability to take criticism, and expert advice. This easy-to-use guide teaches you the basics of the writing craft
Notes
Previous ed. (2002) by Carol Whiteley
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-297) and index
