Recipe for Storytelling: A Fun & Inspiring Step-by-Step Guide for Writing Your True Story

By Megan Barnhard

Stop thinking about writing your true story and actually write it! Get expert, step-by-step instructions for outlining, drafting, and editing your true life story. You'll be supported at every stage of the writing process, from planning to polishing. Foolproof instructions, activities to prime your creativity, and in-depth examples make this the ultimate guide to capturing your significant life event. You'll get... A re-cap of all those things you forgot (or never learned!) in school about the ingredients of stories A close-up look at some familiar stories so you can see exactly what makes them work Step-by-step instructions for planning, drafting, revising, and editing your story Fun activities to bypass writer's block and get your creative juices flowing Tips, strategies, and resources that make the craft of writing less intimidating and more enjoyable You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how stories are made, complete with in-depth examples and explanations. But this book is not for tourists! The detailed planning activities and freewriting prompts will give you the push you need to start writing your story, and they'll tell you exactly what to do at each step. Once you have your first draft, revising and editing checklists make sure you finish with style and panache. There's even a troubleshooting guide to address those little niggling problems that have a way of cropping up during writing. I've coached countless writers in one-on-one sessions to help them write courageously and skillfully. I want to help you write your truth and share it with the world. I believe everyone has a story to tell, and I want you to have all the best tools for telling yours.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1521117853
• ISBN13: 9781521117859
• Release Date: April 2015
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 127 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.3" x 6.0"