Writing Fiction: A Hands-On Guide for Teens: Canadian Edition - Paperback

by Wright Heather Wright (Author), Heather Wright (Author)

How do I begin my novel? How do I write convincing dialogue? Where can I get an idea for a story? How do I keep motivated?

If you're a young writer, answers to these questions and more can be found in Writing Fiction: A Hands-On Guide for Teens. Written by a writer for writers, this book was created just for you by someone who believes in young writers and who also likes to have some fun along the way. Here's a sample of what you'll find inside.

- Stuck for a Story Idea?
- Who, What, Where, When
- Who: Your Characters
- What: Your Plot
- Where and When: Your Setting
- Ways to Start a Story with Character, Action or Setting
- Writing Description That Even You Will Want to Read
- Connecting With Other Writers

And much more...

This book is a helpful and practical resource when you're stuck on an aspect of writing or when you want to start a new project.

Author Biography

Heather Wright is a teacher and writer living in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Her work can be found in local and national publications and on the Web. She is a member of the Professional Writers Association of Canada, CANSCAIP and SCBWI. Heather received a Writers' Reserve grant from the Ontario Arts Council in 2010 for her Young Adult novel-in-progress.