Be a Writer: Your Guide to the Writing Life

by Steve Peha, Margot Carmichael Lester

You've got a voice the world wants to hear-ideas that deserve to be written down and shared with others. Here's the book that shows you how. Packed with practical tips and techniques to help young writers build a solid foundation, this fun, easy-to-use guide is a comprehensive introduction to the world of the written word. You'll master essential techniques like how to generate interesting ideas, how to add descriptive detail and how to beat writer's block. Plus, learn how to perform the five most important revisions, and develop other key skills you need to be a successful writer for fun, for school, for college, and for life. You'll also be introduced to different types of writing as you learn how to craft memoirs, essays, fiction, book reviews, and more. Includes dozens of exercises and examples to get you going!

314 pages, Paperback

First published June 21, 2006