Fort Morgan Public Library

Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becoming a writer, from choosing an idea, creating a problem for your character to resolve, and - finally- coming to The End. How to Write a Story vividly illustrates the idea that the young writer who discovers the power of storytelling finds, at the end, the beginning.

Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but that's not always a realistic expectation. Uncovering Bias in the News looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences, and how to recognize bias in a news report. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...

A guide to writing fairy tales, retelling the tale of "Little Red Riding Hood," and including an analysis of different elements of the story, with thirteen tools for writing fairy tales, exercises, writing tips, and a glossary.

A 1989 book on how to write dialogue in fiction and drama.

Creative writing is arguably the ultimate form of self-expression. Ideal for anyone interested in writing (student or not), this book helps readers master the basics of crafting compelling fiction and nonfiction stories. Various genres, including novels, short stories, plays and screenplays, poetry, book-length and article-length narrative nonfiction, memoirs and more are covered. Content includes the fundamental elements, such as plot, character,...

A guide to writing picture books, presenting a story about a goose that wants his flock to try flying in a formation different from the letter "v," and including an analysis of different elements of the story, with fifteen tools for writing picture books, exercises, writing tips, and a glossary.

Introduces the different kinds of poetry and the mechanics of writing poetry, providing an opportunity for the reader to experience the joy of making a poem.

What does it take to have a long writing life? Drawing her years of writing, teaching, and practicing Zen, Natalie Goldberg shares the experiences that have opened her to new ways of being alive: experiences that point the way forward in our lives and our writing.