B A R B A R A ' S L I B R A R Y
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FICTION WRITING
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WRITING FICTION
Based on Barbara's teaching notes, this book will introduce you to all aspects of fiction writing, including: the differences between short story and novel, structure and plot, characterization, conflict, foreshadowing, and the many different points of view available to you.
CHECKLISTS FOR WRITERS OF FICTION
This handy book asks all the questions you as a writer of fiction need to know before you write your story ... or as a safety mechanism after the story is written.
You will find questions on the topics of Structure, Plot, Conflict, Characters, Dialogue and Point of View just to name a few.
THE YOUNG WRITER'S GUIDE TO WRITING FICTION
Especially for writers aged 11+, this book sets out all the elements needed in order to write a story.
Practical advice such as what writing materials would be useful, as
well as technical advice (how to deal with characters, for example)
makes this a must-have book for any young writer.
Plenty of exercises can be found within its pages to ensure the reader has a chance to practise what has been read.
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SPRINGBOARDS FOR OVERCOMING WRITER'S BLOCK
There is nothing worse than sitting down to a blank page or blank screen and not being able to write. Instead of pulling your hair out, turn to Springboards for Overcoming Writer's Block!
The exercises in this book have been designed to take between 2 and 10 minutes only - just enough time to galvanize the grey cells into action!
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365 STORY STARTERSIf you've ever faced a blank page in your notebook or computer screen because you can't think of what to write, then this book is for you.
There are 365 starters in this book - one for each day of the year! (Longer if you change some of the details!) You will find blurbs, single sentences and beginnings to get you thinking.
And because the starters are non genre-specific, you can use them for all genres, adults and children.
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