Creating Characters Kids Will Love

by Elaine Marie Alphin

Book Overview

From fiction to nonfiction, short stories to full-length books, the key to creating engaging stories for kids is developing vivid characters. Veteran children's author Elaine Alphin gives readers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0898799856
• ISBN13: 9780898799859
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Writer's Digest Books
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Love this book!

This is more like a class than just a book. It's full of great information and practical exercises to put them into place right away. I spent a few days reading it and doing the exercises and found it invaluable.

"two thumbs up"

I recommend this book to anyone thinking about writing for children and anyone who currently writes for children. The book starts with the basics and builds towards the end. It is easy to understand with plenty of exercises to get those wheels spinning. Great for those interested in picture books, middle grade and young adult novels. A must have for a writer's library!

Writing Children As Characters

This is a very good source book for any one who wants to write for children, or have a main character that is a child.It really makes you think and gives you very good insights on children. It's also very easy to read and enjoyable.