{"product_id":"writing-magic-creating-stories-that-fly-isbn-9780060519612","title":"Writing Magic: Creating Stories that Fly","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFairy-tale master Gail Carson, the b\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eestselling author of \u003cem\u003eElla Enchanted,\u003c\/em\u003e guides writers of all ages on how to develop their craft, with practical advice and heartfelt encouragement. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWriting Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her tricks of the trade. She shows how you can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters—and much, much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe advises you about what to do when you feel stuck—and how to use helpful criticism. Best of all, she offers writing exercises that will set your imagination on fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith humor, honesty, and wisdom, Gail Carson Levine shows you that you, too, can make magic with your writing.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eDo you want to write stories that catch your readers and never let go? Have you ever wondered how to create a book as magical as \u003cem\u003eElla Enchanted\u003c\/em\u003e, as touching as \u003cem\u003eDave at Night\u003c\/em\u003e, as captivating as \u003cem\u003eFairest\u003c\/em\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell, now you can find out! In \u003cem\u003eWriting Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing. She shows how you, too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and endings, write sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters—and much, much more. She advises you about what to do when you feel stuck—and how to use helpful criticism. Best of all, she offers writing exercises that will set your imagination on fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith humor, honesty, and wisdom, Gail Carson Levine shows you that you, too, can make magic with your writing.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Writing Magic is a great introduction to writing for children. The “voice” is upbeat and not condescending. It is clearly written, and includes examples when they are needed. As far as I know, there is nothing else like this available.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarold Underdown\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A veritable treasure trove of advice and guidance for writers across a range of ages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The best part of Levine’s book is her honesty as she shares with children the truth that there are no perfect books, that rejection can be as useful as success, and that you thank the creative part of you by using the ideas that it sends. A terrific item to have on hand for writing groups or for individual young writers who want to improve.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What comes through on every page is Levine’s passion for craft. Aspiring writers of all ages can dip in and out of this book, which has the clarity and sparseness of Anne Lamott’s Bird by Bird.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Levine is a friendly mentor in these pages.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888562630885,"sku":"NP9780060519612","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780060519612.jpg?v=1730229348","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/writing-magic-creating-stories-that-fly-isbn-9780060519612","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}