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The writer's guide to crafting stories for children / Nancy Lamb.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Write for kids libraryPublication details: Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest ; Newton Abbot : David & Charles [distributor], 2001.Edition: 1st edDescription: 232p. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781582970523 (pbk.) :
  • 9781582970523
Other title:
  • Crafting stories for children
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 808.0683 LAM
LOC classification:
  • PN147.5 .L36 2001
Contents:
1.Building plans -- 1.In the beginning -- 2.Discovering your story -- 3.From ABC to YA: an overview -- II.Foundation & Structure -- 4.Structural design -- 5.Breaking ground: how to begin the beginning -- 6.The beginning, continued -- 7.The spoiler wars -- 8.The mid-stgory crisis -- 9.Classical drama in the age of the page-turner -- 10.Journey\'s end -- III.Structural supports -- 11.Scenes -- 12.Story and quest - plot and subplot -- 13.The cast of characters -- 14.Point of view -- 15.Inner and outer dialogue -- IV.Interior designs -- 16.Promise, premise, theme and moral -- 17.The promise continued: voice and tone -- 18.Narrative authoirty: setrting and senses -- 19.The write way -- V.Finishing touches -- 20.Coming unglued -- 21.The car and feeding of your creative spirit.
Summary: This guide offers detailed information and an in-depth examination of storytelling and story structure. Using examples from classic and contemporary sources, Lamb explores all the key elements of children's storytelling.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 808.0683 LAM (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 223268

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1.Building plans -- 1.In the beginning -- 2.Discovering your story -- 3.From ABC to YA: an overview -- II.Foundation & Structure -- 4.Structural design -- 5.Breaking ground: how to begin the beginning -- 6.The beginning, continued -- 7.The spoiler wars -- 8.The mid-stgory crisis -- 9.Classical drama in the age of the page-turner -- 10.Journey\'s end -- III.Structural supports -- 11.Scenes -- 12.Story and quest - plot and subplot -- 13.The cast of characters -- 14.Point of view -- 15.Inner and outer dialogue -- IV.Interior designs -- 16.Promise, premise, theme and moral -- 17.The promise continued: voice and tone -- 18.Narrative authoirty: setrting and senses -- 19.The write way -- V.Finishing touches -- 20.Coming unglued -- 21.The car and feeding of your creative spirit.

This guide offers detailed information and an in-depth examination of storytelling and story structure. Using examples from classic and contemporary sources, Lamb explores all the key elements of children's storytelling.

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