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Just Write: Here's How!
After writing more than one hundred books, it still amazes me that I have been lucky enough to spend most of my life doing what I truly writing. What makes a writer? The desire to tell a story, a love of language, an eye for detail, practice, practice, practice. How well should you know your characters? Do you need to outline before you write? How important is length? Now Walter Dean Myers, the new National Ambassador for Young People's Literature and New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, walks you through the writing process. Anyone can be a writer, with a little help from Walter Dean Myers!
176 pages, Hardcover
First published April 24, 2012
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Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937 in Martinsburg, West Virginia but moved to Harlem with his foster parents at age three. He was brought up and went to public school there. He attended Stuyvesant High School until the age of seventeen when he joined the army.
After serving four years in the army, he worked at various jobs and earned a BA from Empire State College. He wrote full time after 1977.
Walter wrote from childhood, first finding success in 1969 when he won the Council on Interracial Books for Children contest, which resulted in the publication of his first book for children, Where Does the Day Go?, by Parent's Magazine Press. He published over seventy books for children and young adults. He received many awards for his work in this field including the Coretta Scott King Award, five times. Two of his books were awarded Newbery Honors. He was awarded the Margaret A. Edwards Award and the Virginia Hamilton Award. For one of his books, Monster, he received the first Michael Printz Award for Young Adult literature awarded by the American Library Association. Monster and Autobiography of My Dead Brother were selected as National Book Award Finalists.
In addition to the publication of his books, Walter contributed to educational and literary publications. He visited schools to speak to children, teachers, librarians, and parents. For three years he led a writing workshop for children in a school in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Walter Dean Myers was married, had three grown children and lived in Jersey City, New Jersey. He died on July 1, 2014, following a brief illness. He was 76 years old.
Stacie Williams
Stacie Johnson
Walter Dean Myers was born on August 12, 1937 in Martinsburg, West Virginia but moved to Harlem with his foster parents at age three. He was brought up and went to public school there. He attended Stuyvesant High School until the age of seventeen when he joined the army.
After serving four years in the army, he worked at various jobs and earned a BA from Empire State College. He wrote full time after 1977.
Walter wrote from childhood, first finding success in 1969 when he won the Council on Interracial Books for Children contest, which resulted in the publication of his first book for children, Where Does the Day Go?, by Parent's Magazine Press. He published over seventy books for children and young adults. He received many awards for his work in this field including the Coretta Scott King Award, five times. Two of his books were awarded Newbery Honors. He was awarded the Margaret A. Edwards Award and the Virginia Hamilton Award. For one of his books, Monster, he received the first Michael Printz Award for Young Adult literature awarded by the American Library Association. Monster and Autobiography of My Dead Brother were selected as National Book Award Finalists.
In addition to the publication of his books, Walter contributed to educational and literary publications. He visited schools to speak to children, teachers, librarians, and parents. For three years he led a writing workshop for children in a school in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Walter Dean Myers was married, had three grown children and lived in Jersey City, New Jersey. He died on July 1, 2014, following a brief illness. He was 76 years old.
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June 12, 2013
I am a published writer of non-fiction -- I write for Examiner, CBS, Care.com, Tattle, and other publications as a freelancer. However, I have had immense difficulty tackling the novel I've always dreamed of writing. It is in pieces on my flash drive as parts seem to just "come" to me.
What I appreciated most about this manual is the planning process and the tips for conquering writer's block. As I was reading, I discovered that this is exactly what I was having problems with. I love creating characters (never grew out of making imaginary friends, I guess), and I like creating all of the challenges the characters go through in my mind, and watching them overcome. The beginning and ending of my novel is coming out nicely, but the middle is skeletal at best. It's because I didn't plan very well for it. Now I know what to do when I go back and try again.
My only complaint about this book is that it's somewhat repetitive. I feel like some parts were repeated just to have more pages.
I recommend this to aspiring writers of any age!
What I appreciated most about this manual is the planning process and the tips for conquering writer's block. As I was reading, I discovered that this is exactly what I was having problems with. I love creating characters (never grew out of making imaginary friends, I guess), and I like creating all of the challenges the characters go through in my mind, and watching them overcome. The beginning and ending of my novel is coming out nicely, but the middle is skeletal at best. It's because I didn't plan very well for it. Now I know what to do when I go back and try again.
My only complaint about this book is that it's somewhat repetitive. I feel like some parts were repeated just to have more pages.
I recommend this to aspiring writers of any age!
August 5, 2019
Walter Dean Myers knows a great deal about writing. He has successfully written and published over 100 books, most targeting young readers.
“Just Write” also seeks young readers as its primary audience, but like so many really good YA books, it appeals to older people, too, even really old people like me.
The book is a great guide to writing. Simple, down to earth, well structured and enormously practical, “Just Write” offers tremendous help to young (or old) people who want to write but just don’t know how to get their ideas translated into something others would want to read. I wish I had read this book many years ago since one of the greatest regrets of my life is that I did not pursue a career in writing.
Myers’ advice is divided into two primary areas: how to write fiction, especially a novel, and how to write non-fiction. The techniques and tools he describes are quite simple, yet there is a world of difference between simplicity and ease. In other words, the tools are simple and making them work in an actual application is not easy because being a writer is work, it is difficult no matter what tools are being used, and it takes perseverance.
“Just Write” lays out a roadmap of the steps for how to go from idea to product, and the map is excellent.
For me personally, I have written down lots of ideas and notes about things I would like to write about, and many I have even turned into compositions, stories and essays. My greatest challenge has not been what to write about or why to write it, but how to develop the idea fully. Even more challenging for me has been to see how to end a fictional piece. The tools in this book gave me very practical ideas about how to overcome these stumbling blocks of mine.
Teachers in high school and even early college classes could easily find Meyers’ ideas excellent and practical tools for their students who hope to be writers.
“Just Write” also seeks young readers as its primary audience, but like so many really good YA books, it appeals to older people, too, even really old people like me.
The book is a great guide to writing. Simple, down to earth, well structured and enormously practical, “Just Write” offers tremendous help to young (or old) people who want to write but just don’t know how to get their ideas translated into something others would want to read. I wish I had read this book many years ago since one of the greatest regrets of my life is that I did not pursue a career in writing.
Myers’ advice is divided into two primary areas: how to write fiction, especially a novel, and how to write non-fiction. The techniques and tools he describes are quite simple, yet there is a world of difference between simplicity and ease. In other words, the tools are simple and making them work in an actual application is not easy because being a writer is work, it is difficult no matter what tools are being used, and it takes perseverance.
“Just Write” lays out a roadmap of the steps for how to go from idea to product, and the map is excellent.
For me personally, I have written down lots of ideas and notes about things I would like to write about, and many I have even turned into compositions, stories and essays. My greatest challenge has not been what to write about or why to write it, but how to develop the idea fully. Even more challenging for me has been to see how to end a fictional piece. The tools in this book gave me very practical ideas about how to overcome these stumbling blocks of mine.
Teachers in high school and even early college classes could easily find Meyers’ ideas excellent and practical tools for their students who hope to be writers.
October 14, 2012
Are you thinking of writing a book and not quite sure where to begin? Walter Dean Myers draws from his many years of experience, with over 100 published books, in Just Write: Here’s How, his guide to writing a novel aimed at actual young adults.
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January 19, 2023
This is a great book for young adults who are curious about the writing process and who are familiar with Walter Dean Myers oeuvre. I’m glad I had read his memoir Bad Boy before picking this up, I understood what he had to contend with to become the writer he’d become and his motivation for pursuing writing.
December 27, 2021
I read a chapter or two of this book a few months ago, and then put it aside. I like to read a writing book when I'm drafting or revising, so I picked this one up again. I enjoyed hearing Myers' life experience, how he researches, and what impact he wants his books to have. The 6-part table resonated with me. I actually used it and filled in a couple of blank spots I couldn't see yet. I appreciated his talk about how much thinking time goes into writing. It's part of my writing process, and I don't see it in many books. The writing collaboration Myers did with a teen was also interesting, and we get to hear from him too.
April 16, 2015
Walter Dean Myers has a conversational style and, unlike many books on writing, gets down to the basics of what matters to new writers and those wanting to get the job done.
September 17, 2019
This was a rather uplifting how-to guide about writing for teenagers. Not only does Myers offer the expected tips and encouragement for prospective authors, he clearly addresses a target audience of disaffected youths looking for an outlet for their own experiences. Having risen out of self-proclaimed 'bad boy' status himself, Dean Myers has nothing but respect for the power of putting words together as a means of catharsis and escape.
Nevertheless this isn't just a book for teen authors, this book contains some vital lessons for every writer to learn about structure as well as refreshing insights into the importance of daydreaming prior to turning out a story and writer's block really just being a lack of confidence in the subject matter. Also it is a relatively short book with very punchy chapters which is ideal for dipping in and out while muddling through the creative process.
While I hadn't heard of Dean Myers prior to reading Just Write, it is clear that he is a prolific YA author with some prestigious accolades such as Hans Christen Andersen Literature Award. His subject matter tends to be grittier than I'm personally used to but I think I will seek him out again, especially Kick, the book that he co-wrote with Ross Workman, a teenage fan (who also wrote the afterword of this book).
I recommend Just Write to those with an interest in composing teen fiction or looking for a different perspective on nonfiction books about writing.
Nevertheless this isn't just a book for teen authors, this book contains some vital lessons for every writer to learn about structure as well as refreshing insights into the importance of daydreaming prior to turning out a story and writer's block really just being a lack of confidence in the subject matter. Also it is a relatively short book with very punchy chapters which is ideal for dipping in and out while muddling through the creative process.
While I hadn't heard of Dean Myers prior to reading Just Write, it is clear that he is a prolific YA author with some prestigious accolades such as Hans Christen Andersen Literature Award. His subject matter tends to be grittier than I'm personally used to but I think I will seek him out again, especially Kick, the book that he co-wrote with Ross Workman, a teenage fan (who also wrote the afterword of this book).
I recommend Just Write to those with an interest in composing teen fiction or looking for a different perspective on nonfiction books about writing.
July 10, 2019
I love this man’s writing and his commitment to writing for young people! And I’ll be forever grateful for the contribution he’s made to American literature.
This “on writing” book doesn’t disappoint. It is geared toward young people, but anyone can use his step-by-step process to learn how to write or create a story.
This book may be a good companion to a writing class or a good recommendation for a kiddo who exhibits strong writing or expresses a desire to write a book.
This “on writing” book doesn’t disappoint. It is geared toward young people, but anyone can use his step-by-step process to learn how to write or create a story.
This book may be a good companion to a writing class or a good recommendation for a kiddo who exhibits strong writing or expresses a desire to write a book.
July 15, 2014
Walter Dean Myers has written or co-written over 100 books for teens and young readers, but in this offering, Myers expands on his role as a literary ambassador to young people. Just Write: Here’s How! uses a number of anecdotes from his own life and even adding pages from his own notebooks, Myers gives his audience a step-by-step description of the writing method he has used over the course of his career. He explains, “With these tools and a willingness to do the hard work of writing, you will be able to get to the end of a poem or a story or even a book.”
It is with a cool understanding of who he is as writer, that Myers defines the characteristics of the craft that brought success to him. He explains that he could have walked down the wrong path, the path of the many misguided young people he tries to reach, but instead focused his attention on books. It was the library that opened up the concept that there are others worlds outside of the streets he grew up on – an alternative path to walk. Myers tells his audience, “Read everything you can, looking for ideas that give you hope and expand your sense of what’s possible.” Unfortunately for Myers, while reading books, he also came to the understanding that there wasn’t a lot of literature meant for youth like him, so he started writing until he became the writer that he is today.
As prolific as he is, though, Myers feels that he is not a particularly talented writer because writing does not come easy to him. Writing is hard work, and he relies on structure and diligence to get to the end of a book. The methodology presented to the readers is easily understood and does not bog down the overall concept of the book. Myers’ tone is also one of encouragement, and his simple and direct writing makes a very positive impact on the reader, giving inspiration, as well as instruction. While he does express the hardship of writing, like rejection, the editing process, and constant rewrites, he also expresses the need of young writers to tell their stories because he is living proof that writing has the potential to save lives. Writing not only serves the story, but serves the storyteller.
It is Myers’ hope that his words do inspire young people to read and write, and Just Write should be read by all young people whether or not they intend to be writers. The beauty of the book is that while it is intended to be an inspirational guide to writing, it is also an inspirational story of a troubled youth that became a successful writer – even though that writer still posts magazine clippings of people over his desk to help him visualize his characters. Even through hardships that face the writer, Walter Dean Myers is a great success, but he judges his success on whether or not he is able to make a positive change in the lives of young people. Just Write: Here’s How! is a great example of the power of writing and will educate and inspire any young writer that just needs a push toward the right direction.
Myers even seems to speak for all of the book lovers in the world when he says, “I am grateful for you, an aspiring writer of books we’ll all read tomorrow.”
It is with a cool understanding of who he is as writer, that Myers defines the characteristics of the craft that brought success to him. He explains that he could have walked down the wrong path, the path of the many misguided young people he tries to reach, but instead focused his attention on books. It was the library that opened up the concept that there are others worlds outside of the streets he grew up on – an alternative path to walk. Myers tells his audience, “Read everything you can, looking for ideas that give you hope and expand your sense of what’s possible.” Unfortunately for Myers, while reading books, he also came to the understanding that there wasn’t a lot of literature meant for youth like him, so he started writing until he became the writer that he is today.
As prolific as he is, though, Myers feels that he is not a particularly talented writer because writing does not come easy to him. Writing is hard work, and he relies on structure and diligence to get to the end of a book. The methodology presented to the readers is easily understood and does not bog down the overall concept of the book. Myers’ tone is also one of encouragement, and his simple and direct writing makes a very positive impact on the reader, giving inspiration, as well as instruction. While he does express the hardship of writing, like rejection, the editing process, and constant rewrites, he also expresses the need of young writers to tell their stories because he is living proof that writing has the potential to save lives. Writing not only serves the story, but serves the storyteller.
It is Myers’ hope that his words do inspire young people to read and write, and Just Write should be read by all young people whether or not they intend to be writers. The beauty of the book is that while it is intended to be an inspirational guide to writing, it is also an inspirational story of a troubled youth that became a successful writer – even though that writer still posts magazine clippings of people over his desk to help him visualize his characters. Even through hardships that face the writer, Walter Dean Myers is a great success, but he judges his success on whether or not he is able to make a positive change in the lives of young people. Just Write: Here’s How! is a great example of the power of writing and will educate and inspire any young writer that just needs a push toward the right direction.
Myers even seems to speak for all of the book lovers in the world when he says, “I am grateful for you, an aspiring writer of books we’ll all read tomorrow.”
March 24, 2018
Walter Dean Myers wrote this book after collaborating with a student to write a novel. Just Write is the story of this collaborative writing process.
I really enjoyed the warm, supportive tone and want to try out his six-box method for plotting a new story. :) What touched me most was the connections he made between his life as a young reader, the young people he visits in schools, prisons, juvenile detention centers, and writing. Inspiring.
My favorite quotes about the writing process and what motivates writers to write fiction:
"[L]osing confidence--it happens to all of us at times. It's about the work. . .It's about trial and error and putting yourself out there to possibly fail at times."
"Learning to love the process is as important as the passion of writing down the first words."
"A book can provide opportunities to discuss issues without the reader actually living through the events in the book. This is how I was mentored growing up."
"I write because I'm trying to help young people figure out the emotional landscape that they're traveling through. I'm trying to work on this for my own benefit as well."
"the stronger you can make your story arc, the easier the writing will be."
"something that commonly happens to writers is a loss of confidence. There are things you can look out for in your own writing that might show that you are not feeling so great about yourself as a writer."
"Did I tell you that the stories I write are my way of merging my own small universe with that of my readers and that this is my way of celebrating this wondrous gift of life?"
"I hope to offer the discomforts of conscience, and the pleasures of rediscovering our humanity."
"We have to have elevated conversations with these kids. We have to tell them, "Okay, this is what life is about." These kids don't know. We have to tell them, "You can't hate yourself anymore."
I really enjoyed the warm, supportive tone and want to try out his six-box method for plotting a new story. :) What touched me most was the connections he made between his life as a young reader, the young people he visits in schools, prisons, juvenile detention centers, and writing. Inspiring.
My favorite quotes about the writing process and what motivates writers to write fiction:
"[L]osing confidence--it happens to all of us at times. It's about the work. . .It's about trial and error and putting yourself out there to possibly fail at times."
"Learning to love the process is as important as the passion of writing down the first words."
"A book can provide opportunities to discuss issues without the reader actually living through the events in the book. This is how I was mentored growing up."
"I write because I'm trying to help young people figure out the emotional landscape that they're traveling through. I'm trying to work on this for my own benefit as well."
"the stronger you can make your story arc, the easier the writing will be."
"something that commonly happens to writers is a loss of confidence. There are things you can look out for in your own writing that might show that you are not feeling so great about yourself as a writer."
"Did I tell you that the stories I write are my way of merging my own small universe with that of my readers and that this is my way of celebrating this wondrous gift of life?"
"I hope to offer the discomforts of conscience, and the pleasures of rediscovering our humanity."
"We have to have elevated conversations with these kids. We have to tell them, "Okay, this is what life is about." These kids don't know. We have to tell them, "You can't hate yourself anymore."
February 16, 2019
I don’t know why anyone would think this a good book on writing. If you want to read a biography, this is the book for you. If you want to read a book on writing, there are plenty of books better than this one where you won’t waste your time. I found myself skipping whole pages trying to look for a nugget of good writing advice. Whenever I saw words like “I was born in...” or “Growing up...” or “After the army...” etc. I knew it was going to be another story about his life and have to skip pages again. Finally I realized that this was the whole book and gave up wading through this mess to look for nuggets. The last writing book I read did have some of her own experiences, but they were short and to the point, were examples of what you could do and were purely about writing simply to enhance the instruction. How does anybody talking about how they got frustrated and punched people when they were a kid relate to writing instuction?
Biography lovers? Yes. Aspiring writers? Run far far away.
Biography lovers? Yes. Aspiring writers? Run far far away.
February 25, 2020
Mr. Myers wrote over 100 books for middle grade and YA readers. Just Write was written to encourage teens to write, but it has tips for writers of any age. One of the things I liked was his version of outlining. He has six boxes 1) Character and problem 2) Obvious solutions 3) Insight and inner conflict 4) Growth and change 5) Taking action 6) Resolution
Outlining gives me fits, so I'll try Mr. Myers box suggestion.
What I found most outstanding was the desire to reach young people who are in trouble. Myers knew he was headed for trouble as a kid. He dropped out of high school and joined the army at age 17. He sees kids in juvenile detention or in jail and knows it could have been him. He visits detention centers, prisons, and jails around the country and talks to people and learns from them. Several of his books for teens show kids in trouble and how the deal, or don't deal, with it.
He seems to care a lot about youth and tries to make reading and writing one way to help young people deal with their problems.
Outlining gives me fits, so I'll try Mr. Myers box suggestion.
What I found most outstanding was the desire to reach young people who are in trouble. Myers knew he was headed for trouble as a kid. He dropped out of high school and joined the army at age 17. He sees kids in juvenile detention or in jail and knows it could have been him. He visits detention centers, prisons, and jails around the country and talks to people and learns from them. Several of his books for teens show kids in trouble and how the deal, or don't deal, with it.
He seems to care a lot about youth and tries to make reading and writing one way to help young people deal with their problems.
February 11, 2018
I read this in preparation for conducting a teen writer's group. It's a great resource for that age group. I picked up a few things myself and had reemphasized the importance of just getting in and writing, being willing to make mistakes, and being diligent in my efforts.
Myers presents a practical, uncomplicated process and walks the reader through it using his own books as examples. He also gives a lot of encouragement without being too "rah-rah" about it. His purpose and passion for those he writes about and for encourage the reader to examine their own motivations as well. I think Myers' humility and understated tone will give young writers hope that they can begin this process, grow through it, and complete what they want to if they will put in the effort. No magic quills or genius myth here. Success comes through hard work and a willingness to learn.
Myers presents a practical, uncomplicated process and walks the reader through it using his own books as examples. He also gives a lot of encouragement without being too "rah-rah" about it. His purpose and passion for those he writes about and for encourage the reader to examine their own motivations as well. I think Myers' humility and understated tone will give young writers hope that they can begin this process, grow through it, and complete what they want to if they will put in the effort. No magic quills or genius myth here. Success comes through hard work and a willingness to learn.
August 28, 2019
This book is a very basic writing craft book for tweens/teens. It didn't really cover much new ground for me in terms of the fiction writing craft, but I feel it would be a decent introductory book for kids and teens who are interested in writing, but haven't read much on the topic.
The one thing I had issues with was the author's personal stories about his life and the people he's met and talked to. These stories are interesting, but some of the time, I didn't understand exactly why he was telling /this/ story at /this/ time. Could be I was reading too fast, but that's how it came off to me at times.
Overall, a decent read, but not recommended to anyone who has already learned the basics of fiction and nonfiction writing.
The one thing I had issues with was the author's personal stories about his life and the people he's met and talked to. These stories are interesting, but some of the time, I didn't understand exactly why he was telling /this/ story at /this/ time. Could be I was reading too fast, but that's how it came off to me at times.
Overall, a decent read, but not recommended to anyone who has already learned the basics of fiction and nonfiction writing.
June 18, 2019
I think this book is great for young adults who are considering starting a long-term writing project. It details all of the important things a young adult would need to get started, including what makes a novel and what a good process for plotting is. Additionally, Walter Dean Myers delved into the realm of the publishing industry and how it works. As a young adult, I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I decided I wanted to become a writer. This is the book I wish I'd had when I was a teenager! I didn't find it as relevant as an adult writer with more experience, but I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to ease themselves into the writing world.
September 3, 2018
This is such a compelling book, I've finished reading this book within one day. Though this book is for teaching the readers about how to write a novel or nonfiction. This gave me a great help of having a clear clue about how to write a book. With the method that was written in the book, I believe everyone will have the courage for writing a book. Right now, I'm trying to write a story, and it gets easier if you follow those methods. Everyone can be a writer, just believe in yourself that you can do it well, then you will succeed.
December 1, 2017
The book can be a bit repetitive but was still a good book to read. I grew up reading Walter Dean Myers so it was great to read his tips and tricks for writing, as well as see examples from his own writing process. This book is perfect for writers young and old, and is a must have for people suffering from writer's block. I can see myself coming back to this book during my own outline/writing process.
September 25, 2023
This is the first book I've read that speaks about becoming a writer. It was very insightful, challenging at times, informative, and interesting. It helped me understand what it is to write. In the middle of the book, I got scared of writing my own story. But as I continued reading, I understood even more why I should consider writing. I do plan to read more of this authors books. I loved it and I'm glad that I bought the book and took my time reading.
January 6, 2019
Summary: Create a meaningful goal (i.e. 5pg/day, 40 hour week, etc). Follow a template (i.e. individual problem-solution character plot arc). Interrogate your characters - why do the act they way they do? What feelings, values, understandings underly? Submit work for feedback from peers and editors. Revise, repeat.
April 21, 2024
Simple and to the point, I like that other authors have done the same thing that Myers did which is to add life stories and the stories that they wrote to help encourage others to write as well.
So many tasks that can be done to add to a writer's repertoire to find time to write and focus on what's important to making a story.
So many tasks that can be done to add to a writer's repertoire to find time to write and focus on what's important to making a story.
February 2, 2019
A straightforward and useful book for young readers — and burgeoning writers. I read it mainly because it’s a book — or a book very much like it — that a teacher character will give to one of his students in the fiction project I’m working on. Meta, man.
February 7, 2019
Not truly the best book to aid in the writing process. It was a good story of Myers's life. I enjoyed those parts, but I can't understand how this aids in writing very well. It had a few good points, but overall not the best
July 14, 2019
Practical and easy tips for the teen who wants to write. Tips good for adults, too. Could be used for classroom or individual
Since I read the ARC from 2012 I'm wondering if any updates have been done.
Since I read the ARC from 2012 I'm wondering if any updates have been done.
September 17, 2019
Geared towards a younger audience, but a nice short guide to one author's writing process. Particularly like the parts where he talked about how it didn't take being blessed with genius to write, just hard work and perseverance.
January 11, 2020
This book provided a lot of good information on becoming a writer. It illustrates the 6 box method for writing fiction and the 4 box method of nonfiction. Some parts provided too many examples and there were a lot of little pep talks throughout the book.
February 19, 2020
Kind of fun to read about his collaboration, writing a book with 13-year-old Ross (who contributes a chapter about the process).
June 10, 2020
Six stars! I can't wait to read another of his books. Just excellent work.
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July 4, 2022
Perfect for brand new writers or young, emerging writers.
February 22, 2024
Didn’t take much from this one I don’t think
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