"In this lively nonfiction book for young readers, bestselling author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing"--

"Every writer knows that as rewarding as the creative process is, it can often be a bumpy road. Have hope and keep at it! Designed to kick-start creativity, this handsome handbook from the executive director of National Novel Writing Month gathers a wide range of insights and advice for writers at any stage of their career. From tips about how to finally start that story to helpful ideas about what to do when the words just aren't quite coming out...

Once upon a time, in pencil school, a brave little red pencil sets out to write an exciting story with nouns and adverbs and everything--but first she has to face the ravenous pencil sharpener, the Wolf 3000.

"Tell Me a Story lets children know that their words are important, that no matter the form, their stories are meaningful. With simple rhyming text and accessible art, this book is a springboard for writing and sharing stories, giving kids permission to do, create, share and tell. It delightfully, poetically, celebrates the joy and imagination in storytelling in all its forms and inspires the artist in everyone"--From the publisher's web site.

"A guide to using creative writing methods to ease the symptoms of depression, from the founder of a Stanford University creative writing course for people with mood disorders"--Provided by publisher.

Abdul loves telling stories but thinks his messy handwriting and spelling mistakes will keep him from becoming an author, until Mr. Muhammad visits and encourages him to persist.

"Have you ever wanted to write our own adventure stories but wondered where to start? This book is here to help. It's full of inspiring ideas for writing all kinds of adventures about explorers, spies, daring rescues, ghosts, aliens and more. There is space to write your stories in and there are lots of useful tips to help you on your way"--Back cover.

Famous horror story writer R. U. Tremblin comes to the town of Maplewood to hold a short story writing contest, offering the five finalists the chance to spend what turns out to be a terrifying--and deadly--night with him in a haunted house.

"Have you ever wanted to write a story but wondered where to start? The Write Your Own Story Book is here to help. It's full of inspiring ideas for all kinds of different stories, with space for you to write them in, and writing tips to help you on your way"--Back cover.

"In this spellbinding blend of memoir and insight, bestselling author Chuck Palahniuk shares stories and generous advice on what makes writing powerful and what makes for powerful writing. With advice grounded in years of careful study and a keenly observed life, Palahniuk combines practical advice and concrete examples from beloved classics, his own books, and a "kitchen-table MFA" culled from an evolving circle of beloved authors and artists, with...