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Excerpt from the 2-Week Short Story: Download Part of Lesson One!

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Excerpt from Holly Lisle’s Create A Plot Clinic

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Ebooks

The Art of Writingby Robert Louis Stevenson

This free e-book download has been made possible by Write4Kids, “The Children’s Writing Supersite.”
First published in 1905, “Essays in The Art of Writing” makes extremely interesting reading and discusses many aspects of writing, including Stevenson’s own writing influences, and insights into the writing of “Treasure Island.” .Pdf file, 172kb.

Secrets of Writing Great Picture Books by Write4Kids.com

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“Picture books are among the most exciting and rewarding journeys for the children’s author. They combine adventerous language, spectacular illustration, memorable characters and a very young child’s magical view of the world. We’ve created this free e-book as a means of providing important information for those who wish to undertake this journey.” .zip file, 431kb.

How To Get Started As A Children’s Writer by Write4Kids.com

This free e-book download has been made possible by Write4Kids, “The Children’s Writing Supersite.”

“In this report, we’ll offer our best advice for those who dream of writing a children’s book and having it published. Seeing your work in print is not as impossible as it sometimes is made out to be, but without a basic understanding of how to create your story and submit it to publishers, your chances can dwindle. We’ll start off with some basics, then move on to great secrets for success. Finally, we’ll touch on some hot trends in publishing, and point out some common mistakes made by newcomers.” .zip file, 396kb.

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