So, You Wanna Be a Writer (Paperback)

So, You Wanna be a Writer? is a how-to book that teaches young, aspiring authors how to achieve their dreams. In this follow-up book to the popular So, You Wanna be a Rock Star? Hambleton and Greenwood reveal to kids, in a fun and informative style, how to practice and improve their writing, get published, and maybe even become famous! The book also contains both practical advice and insights from real kid authors.

Writer wannabes will learn:

• how to begin a career in writing
• exploring different areas of writing: poetry, journalism, fiction, or nonfiction
• where to find inspiration for your stories
• how to approach publishers and get your writing published
• a current and thorough list of magazines, web-sites, and book publishers looking for new authors
• creative ideas for improving your writing

So, You Wanna be a Writer? also profiles 20 real kid authors who are out there accomplishing their dreams by writing and getting attention for their work. By highlighting the real-life publishing successes of everyday kids, the book sends the message that if the kids of today believe in themselves, anything can happen!

• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781582702551
• Categories: Children & Young Adult