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Crafting magical journeys for young, vivid imaginations.
If you're dreaming of enchanting young minds with your stories, Connie C. Epstein's "The Art of Writing for Children" could be your guidebook. It delves into the essentials of children's literature, from the importance of sensory details to the intricacies of dialogue and character development. It might just be the mentor you need to turn your ideas into beloved childhood adventures.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780208022974
Authors:
Connie C. Epstein
Publisher: Archon Books
Date of Publication: 1991-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 10 readers)
Description
Suggests that sensory detail is the first step in writing a children's book, and discusses the other elements including dialogue, characters, and plot.
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Crafting magical journeys for young, vivid imaginations.
If you're dreaming of enchanting young minds with your stories, Connie C. Epstein's "The Art of Writing for Children" could be your guidebook. It delves into the essentials of children's literature, from the importance of sensory details to the intricacies of dialogue and character development. It might just be the mentor you need to turn your ideas into beloved childhood adventures.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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