LEARN HOW TO WRITE LIKE THE EXPERTS, FROM THE EXPERTS. In Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook, you'll find practical advice in a perfect package for young aspiring writers. After receiving letters from fans asking for writing advice,accomplished authors Anne Mazer and Ellen Potter joined together to create this guidebook for young writers. The authors mix inspirational anecdotes with practical guidance on how to find a voice, develop characters and plot, make revisions, and overcome writer's block. Fun writing prompts will help young writers jump-start their own projects, and encouragement throughout will keep them at work.

Can't seem to finish your story or novel? Maybe you got stuck halfway through? Or maybe your story idea hasn't even made it to the page yet. Award-winning author Ellen Potter helps young writers recapture their creativity. Serious writing advice in a seriously fun format. Writer's First Aid Kit will show you how to . . .?Get started.?Figure out which story ideas to pursue and which to ditch.?Keep writing when you think you can't.?Go to school, work a part-time job, walk the dog, tend to personal hygiene, and yes, still find time to write.?Deal with distraction, boredom, frustration, and self-doubt.?Find the perfect ending?Know when you're ready to share your work.?Connect to publishing resources.

Can't seem to finish your story or novel? Maybe you got stuck halfway through? Or maybe your story idea hasn't even made it to the page yet. Award-winning author Ellen Potter helps young writers recapture their creativity. Serious writing advice in a seriously fun format. Writer's First Aid Kit will show you how to . . .?Get started.?Figure out which story ideas to pursue and which to ditch.?Keep writing when you think you can't.?Go to school, work a part-time job, walk the dog, tend to personal hygiene, and yes, still find time to write.?Deal with distraction, boredom, frustration, and self-doubt.?Find the perfect ending?Know when you're ready to share your work.?Connect to publishing resources.

Resource for young writers which includes several web references and a chapter entitled "How to get published."

Kids can learn to write fiction with this special writing resource from author M.L. Tarpley!In her novel, Maylie and the Maze, 10-year-old Maylie Montes dreams of becoming an author, but she has a big problem. She can't finish a single story. Do you know a kid who can relate?This resource was developed by the author to help kids just like Maylie. It walks them through the basic essentials of writing fiction including a look at genre with a fun matching game and writing prompts. A great tool for parents and educators alike!