Your Story Matters: A Surprisingly Practical Guide to Writing by Richard Scrimge

Description: Your Story Matters by Richard Scrimger, D. McFadzean A hilarious how-to on creative writing that makes the writing process fun for aspiring middle-school authors. For fans of Writing Radar by Jack Gantos.A hilarious how-to on creative writing that makes the writing process fun for aspiring middle-school authors. For fans of Writing Radar by Jack Gantos.Interested in writing but dont know how to get started?Love reading and want to know more about how stories are created?Like ridiculous tales about troublesome sisters, peanut butter and steamrollers?Look no further!Esteemed writer Richard Scrimger is here to answer all your burning questions about writing- whether about plot, character, structure, story hooks or commas. (Actually, dont ask him about commas, its not that kind of book.)Using clever (so he thinks) analogies, (sort of) brilliant examples and funny (well . . .) anecdotes, he will give you (truly) useful tools to start you on your way as a writer. And if thats not enough, comic illustrations by D. McFadzean are the pepperoni on the writing pizza! (That will make sense once you read the book.)So come, read this book and start your writing journey! FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography RICHARD SCRIMGER is the award-winning author of twenty books for children and adults. His works have been translated into many languages and have been critically acclaimed around the world. His first childrens novel, The Nose from Jupiter, won the 10th Annual Mr. Christies Book Award. His novel From Charlies Point of View was a CLA Honor Book and was chosen as one of the "Best of the Best" by the Chicago Public Library. Richards latest, Viminy Crowes Comic Book, was listed as a Top Shelf Honoree by VOYA magazine. His books Ink Me and The Wolf and Me are part of the Seven series with six other well-known authors.D. MCFADZEAN is a cartoonist who has been published by MAD Magazine, The New Yorker, The Best American Comics and Funny or Die. He has also worked as a storyboard artist for DreamWorks and Netflix. His books include Other Stories and the Horse You Rode in On; Dont Get Eaten by Anything; and To Know Youre Alive. He was a co-editor/co-founder of the comics and art anthology Irene, and he distributes his own short stories in his ongoing minicomic series, Last Mountain. He currently lives in Regina, Saskatchewan, with his wife and two sons. Review "[L]ike all good storytelling manuals, this one provides both warm encouragement and a selection of time-tested tools for hesitant wordsmiths." —Kirkus Reviews"Scrimger uses his passion to offer solid advice through upbeat, useful, and occasionally comical explanations and related interactive quizzes and exercises." —Booklist"Practical and entertaining, this is a worthy resource for budding story writers." —School Library Journal"Richard Scrimger brings his innate talent and humor to this practical guide . . . . As informative as it is laugh out loud funny." —Brantford News"Scrimgers words are complemented by whimsical illustrations by D. McFadzean, giving the reader a moment to breathe and reflect—something zealous readers may need, especially if they hope to become writers as well as readers." —Reading With A Pencil Details ISBN1770498427 Author D. McFadzean Audience Age 9-12 Publisher Tundra Books Year 2024 Illustrator D. McFadzean ISBN-13 9781770498426 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-05-21 Imprint Tundra Books Subtitle A Surprisingly Practical Guide to Writing Place of Publication Ontario Country of Publication Canada Illustrations B&W SPOT ART THROUGHOUT Audience Children / Juvenile Pages 190 ISBN-10 1770498427 UK Release Date 2024-05-21 DEWEY 808.02 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160029702;

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