The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft of Writing Children's Literature

The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft of Writing Children's Literature - Paperback

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The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft of Writing Children's Literature - Paperback

The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft of Writing Children's Literature - Paperback

by Joan Aiken
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Book Overview

In addressing "the way to write for children," Joan Aiken starts at the beginning. Is writing a children's book as simple as it looks? Do you want to write for children or about them? Do you want to write a picture book for young children, a book for new readers, or a chapter book for preteens? Why is Beatrix Potter so beloved? E. Nesbit? A. A. Milne? Maurice Sendak?

After more than fifteen years as a writing shelf classic, The Way to Write for Children has been completely revised and updated. From analysis of what makes the best-loved children's books so successful, to where to look for inspiration, to practical advice on how to structure a plot, Aiken delivers an extremely useful book for anyone who's ever considered writing a children's book.
ISBN9780312200480
Author Joan Aiken
PublisherSt. Martin's Griffin
GenreEducation
FormatPaperback
PublishedNovember 1998
LanguageENG- English
Pages128
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Joan Aiken

Best known for The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, Joan Aiken (1924-2004) wrote over a hundred books and won the Guardian and Edgar Allan Poe awards. After her first husband's death, she supported her family by copyediting at Argosy magazine and an advertising agency before turning to fiction. She went on to write for Vogue, Good Housekeeping, Vanity Fair, Argosy, Women's Own, and many others. Visit her online at: www.joanaiken.com.

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