Writing Radar: Using Your Journal to Snoop Out and Craft Great Stories
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (619 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1427291217 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 237 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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He attended British schools, where there was much emphasis on reading and writing, and teachers made learning a lot of fun. . Later, he incorporated many of these anecdotes into stories. He begged his mother for a diary and began to collect anecdotes he overheard at school, mostly from standing outside the teachers’ lounge and listening to their lunchtime conversations. The seeds for Jack’s writing career were planted in sixth grade, when he read his sister’s diary and decided he could write better than she could. When the family moved to south Florida, he found his new classmates uninterested in their studies, and his teachers spent most of their time disciplining students. After a series of well-deserved rejections, they published their first book, Rotten Ralph, in 1976. He now devotes his time to writing books and edu
program for children’s book writers. Sibert Honors, Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key, a National Book Award Finalist, and Joey Pigza Loses Control, a Newbery Honor book. Jack was born in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, and when he was seven, his family moved to Barbados. His works include Hole in My Life, a memoir that won the Michael L. After a series of well-deserved rejections, they published their
Newbery Award–winning author Jack Gantos shares advice for how to be the best brilliant writer in this funny and practical writing guide perfect for all kids who dream of seeing their name on the spine of a book.With the signature wit and humor that have garnered him legions of fans, Gantos instructs young writers on using their "writing radar" to find story ideas in their own lives. Incorporating his own misadventures as a developing writer, Gantos inspires listeners to build confidence and establish good writing habits as they create and revise their stories. Pop-out text boxes highlight key tips, alongside Gantos's own illustrations, sample stories, and snippets from his childhood journals. More than just a how-to guide, Writing Radar is a celebration of the power of storytelling and an ode to the characters whomany unwittinglyinspired Gantos's own writing career.