Picture Writing (Write for kids library) (Paperback)

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Product Description

Picture Writing is the newest book in the Write for Kids Library. In this book, successful children's book author Anastasia Suen shows readers how to use descriptive language to create vivid stories for kids. Like the other books in the Write for Kids Library, Picture Writing takes a hands-on approach. Two features of this book - the Try It Yourself exercises and the words of advice from other successful authors - have become staples of the Writer's Digest Write for Kids Library. These features complement the basic instruction, helping writers to practice what they've learned even as they're still reading the book, and provide sparks for new projects. Picture Writing will give children's book writers the tools they need to create and use description in their own writing.

About the Author

Anastasia Suen is the author of 34 books for children. A certified teacher, she talks about books with children and adults at schools, libraries, bookstores and conferences.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Writers Digest Books; First edition. edition (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582970726
• ISBN-13: 978-1582970721
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #336,534 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT WAY TO HAVE THIS CHILDREN'S WRITER WORK WITH YOU!, January 15, 2003

By	Lizanne (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

Reading and using this book is almost the same as taking Anastasia's online Intensive Picture Book courses. In fact in some ways it's like taking IPB 3 ! Anastasia leads writers a few steps further than many "how to write for children" books do. The exercises help you study and discover what works while they also set up habits of keeping a writer's journal for you to think about your writing process, and a reader's log to keep track of what you've read. There's something for everyone- from board books to YA, fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. Make sure to check out the great info in marketing and in each appendix!

19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An INCREDIBLE book!!!, January 24, 2003

By	Jessie Mitchell - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the BEST book ever written on the art of writing for children and young adults - and I have read most of them! Suen provides essential insider information that gives aspiring authors the confidence to pursue their writing dreams. If you want to write for young people - whether infants or high schoolers - you must read this book!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for beginner to intermediate children's writers, February 25, 2009

By	donalyn (Maryland) - See all my reviews

The way she breaks down the different categories in children's literature alone is worth the price. Very in-depth knowledge so that the stories you write match the categories that the publishers are looking for. If you're not an author/illustrator, it helps us authors "see" our pic books in our mind's eye so we can write them visually better. Highly recommended!