"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Aiken is adamant about what children's books shouldn't do (they cannot be boring, they must not condescend, and they shouldn't include bridge passages or flashbacks) but not prescriptive about how they should be written. Just keep in mind, she says, that reading, for children, is serious business, and "it is the writer's duty to demonstrate to children that the world is not a simple place." As for subject matter, says Aiken, there are enough alphabet books and animal stories to go around. Instead, she recommends, try to observe small children and their interests with the same intense concentration that they employ. "Stairs, cupboards, blankets, sinks, ovens, soap, shoes, clocks, knitting, paper-bags--all these can be full of mystery, excitement, and beauty." --Jane Steinberg
"Hopeful authors exploring 'the way to write for children' could ask for no finer guide than Joan Aiken." --Lloyd Alexander, Newberry Award winner
"Joan Aiken has a very clear and unique voice which she brings to the Matter of Children's Books. Any writer who wants to learn the business--of writing--can learn much here." --Jane Yolen, Caldecott Medal and Skylark winner
"The Way to Write for Children is unquestionably bound to become the definitive practical guide for anyone wanting to enter a genre that looks so easy and turns out to be such a minefield for the unwary. But what I cherish in the book is Joan Aiken's passion.... Whether or not you hope to write for children, this is a book for the permanent shelf of every thoughtful writer." --Peter S. Beagle, author of The Last Unicorn and The Innkeeper's Song
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping:
US$ 2.64
Within U.S.A.
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 476855-n
Book Description Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Way to Write for Children: An Introduction to the Craft of Writing Children's Literature 0.35. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780312200480
Book Description Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 0.42. Seller Inventory # 031220048X-2-1
Book Description Condition: New. New! This book is in the same immaculate condition as when it was published 0.42. Seller Inventory # 353-031220048X-new
Book Description Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New! This item is printed on demand. Seller Inventory # 031220048X
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # ABLIING23Feb2215580105549
Book Description Condition: New. Seller Inventory # I-9780312200480
Book Description PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # IQ-9780312200480
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Buy for Great customer experience. Seller Inventory # GoldenDragon031220048X
Book Description Softcover. Condition: New. Special order direct from the distributor. Seller Inventory # ING9780312200480