Everything I Know About Writing

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Everything I Know About Writing
Authors and Contributors      By (author) John Marsden
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:208
Dimensions(mm): Height 199,Width 128
ISBN/Barcode 9780330360739
ClassificationsDewey:800
Audience
General

Publishing Details

Publisher Pan Macmillan Australia
Imprint Pan Australia
Publication Date 1 April 1998
Publication Country Australia

Description

John Marsden is not just one of Australia's most successful writers of all time; he's also one of our best teachers of writing. "Highly recommended" Sun Herald "The most exciting, interesting and useful book on the teaching of writing" Australian English Teacher The ultimate "get off your bum and do it" book, Everything I Know About Writing will motivate anyone to write. It's a lively, funny guide to writing, as readable as a novel, but packed front to back with ideas and insights. This new edition has one other great feature: 600 extraordinary topics, guaranteed to have you or your students writing before you know it. Everything I Know About Writing is the most painless way into writing - ever.

Author Biography

John Marsden is Australia's bestselling author for teenagers and a highly acclaimed picture book writer. His previous titles include Winter, The Head Book, The Boy You Brought Home and Millie. John Marsden lives at the Tye Estate, just outside of Melbourne, where he opened a school called Candlebark in January 2006. The school currently has 52 students, ranging from Prep to Year 7.