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Unlock the secret to being a writer! Turn to this practical and enjoyable guide by the bestselling author of A Writer’s Notebook and the ALA Notable Book Fig Pudding.
Surprise! There is no secret to being a writer. But there is a process.
Good writing isn't forged by magic or hatched out of thin air. Good writing happens when you follow certain steps to take control of your sentences—to make your words do what you want them to do. This book lifts the curtain on how writers work and helps aspiring writers discover their own writing process.
Perfect for classrooms, How Writers Work is full of practical wisdom. It's tailored especially for young writers, but aspiring authors of all ages can benefit from bestselling writer Ralph Fletcher's tips.
Everyone can struggle with the writing process at times. Unlock your potential by reading How Writers Work!
Ralph Fletcher
Ralph Fletcher′s books for young readers include Fig Pudding, Flying Solo, Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid, and The Writer’s Notebook: Unlocking the Writer Within. Ralph has published many books for writing teachers including Joy Write: Cultivating High-Impact Low-Stakes Writing, What a Writer Needs, Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide, and Focus Lessons: How Photography Enhances the Teaching of Writing. Ralph believes in student choice, authentic voice, and writing as a form of self-discovery. He frequently visits schools, and speaks at educational conferences around the world, helping teachers find wiser ways of teaching writing. www.ralphfletcherbooks.com
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