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Writing from the Heart

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Writing from the Heart
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Joy Cowley
Illustrated by Fraser Williamson
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:80
Category/GenreCreative writing and creative writing guides
ISBN/Barcode 9780473175153
ClassificationsDewey:808.068
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand
Imprint Storylines Children's Literature Charitable Trust of New Zealand
Publication Date 30 September 2010
Publication Country New Zealand

Description

Here in warmly written prose, the author distils her four decades at the top of the children's writing pyramid for the benefit of anyone engaging in writing for young people. Topics covered in the short chapters - each illustrated by Fraser Williamson - are developing a plot, dialogue, writers' discipline, humour, early reading, novels, picture books, plays, poetry, presentation and editing.

Author Biography

Joy Cowley is an internationally recognised author of fiction for children (as well as adults). She has published more than 600 early readers along with numerous novels and short stories. In 2005 she was made a Distinguished Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to children's literature. She lives in Wellington.