Telling Tales: Writing Captivating Short Stories

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Learn how to write short stories like a professional - from the professionals and read about how famous short story authors got their starts. New techniques and tips will help take your work to the next level. Most of all take out your notebook and get ready to write write write You are a writer. After delving into this title you'll soon be a better one.

A conversational, friendly, encouraging tone enlivens the series. . . .Notable features include the visuals (strong, captioned photographs and colorful, quirky illustrations); "Your Turn" exercises, which provide stimulating writing prompts; and sidebars that highlight famed authors and excerpts from their works.-- "School Library Journal" Top 10 Series Nonfiction! Aspiring poets and playwrights, as well as short story and nonfiction writers, will find plenty to help them hone their skills in this series. With an emphasis on providing strong foundational information and worthwhile exercises, these handsomely designed books make a real impact.-- "Booklist"