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Home About Us Our Books Articles on Writing for Children Young Writers For Teachers Bookstore Links Site Map Glass Writer Writing Software The Sandbox: Writing Discussion Board Bookview: book reviews, our news, and more Contact information: Glen and Karen Bledsoe can be reached at:	Welcome to our Bookstore!   The finest writing implement available. Highly recommended for writing on the couch, in cafes, or just about anywhere. Apple Macintosh iBook We've gathered a collection of some of the best books for children's writers. Feel free to browse, or use our Amazon search box to find more titles. Is there a book that you saw in the articles that you can't find? Find it here! Categories Writing Support Writing for Children Writing Craft Editing Manuscript Preparation Marketing Young Writers   And some writing software to try: Writer's Dreamkit 4.0, Win/Mac Writing Support The Pocket Muse Monica Wood F&W Publications, Inc., 2004 A fabulous source of inspiration! The Pocket Muse is more that just writing prompts. It's all about finding your own inspiration. Sleep Thieves Stanley Coren Free Press, 1997 Don't let sleep deprivation happen to you!  Snoopy's Guide to the Writing Life Writer's Digest Books, 2002 A lighthearted look at the writing life from the world's greatest canine writer. Illustrated with Charles Schultz's cartoons, and with input from well-known writers.  Stephen King: On Writing Scribner, 2000 How Stephen King started as a writer under trying circumstances. Near the end he describes the incident in which he was hit by a van while he was out for a walk, a story nearly as freaky as his horror novels. Also available as: Unabridged Audio Version  Take Joy Jane Yolen Writer's Digest Books, 2005 Author of over 300 children's books, Jane Yolen gives her views of writing and life.  The Right to Write Julia Cameron Tarcher, 1999 For a Zen-like approach to writing and creativity, and for overcoming fear, try Julia Cameron's books. Sometimes the Magic Works Terry Brooks DelRey, 2003 Best known for his fantasy books, author Terry Brooks gives his take on writing. It's a Bunny-Eat-Bunny World Olga Litowinsky Walker & Co., 2001 The children's publishing industry exposed! Here's the real scoop, for those of you wondering where exactly your manuscript goes to when you drop it in the mail. If You Want to Write Brenda Ueland If You Want to Write - unabridged audio A great inspirational book for those who love to write, this is a classic that has been in print since 1959. If you commute to work, try the audio version in the car to help keep you on a writer's track. Writing Down the Bones Natalie Goldberg Shambhala, Expanded edition, 2006 Writing Down the Bones -- unabridged audio Thousands have taken up Goldberg's "writing practice," a Zen approach to gaining confidence and skill. Becoming a Writer| Dorthea Brande Jeremy P. Tarcher, Publisher, 1981 A guide to growing as a writer. Zen in the Art of Writing Ray Bradbury Bantam, 1992 (reissue) Ray Bradbury's classic treatise on writing, creativity, and life in general. A must for every writer's bookshelf. Thunder and Lightning: Cracking Open the Writer's Craft Natalie Goldberg Bantam, 2001 (reprint) Goldgerg muses on how to turn inspiration into finished stories. A Whack on the Side of the Head Roger von Oech Warner Business Books, 1998 Creativity expert (hey, how can I get to be one of those?) Roger von Oech takes the reader through fun and productive exercises to inspire creativity. Creative Whack Pack Roger von Oech U.S. Games Systems, 1989 A companion to von Oech's creativity books, the Creative Whack Pack can be used to jump-start just about any project. The Writer's Block: 786 Ideas to Jump-Start Your Imagination Jason Rekulak Running Press Books, 2001 If your creativity needs more whacking, try this marvelous book. Ten Percent of Nothing: The Case of the Literary Agent from Hell Jim Fisher Southern Illinois Press University, 2004 Jim Fisher exposes the world of scam agencies in this searing book. Writing for Children Complete Idiot's Guide to Publishing Children's Books Harold Underdown F&W Publications, 2004 Written by a highly experienced children's book editor. You Can Write Children's Books Tracey Dils Writer's Digest Books, 1998 One of the best books for beginners. You Can Write Children's Books Workbook Tracey Dils Writer's Digest Books, 2004 The essential companion to Dils' book on writing for children. How to Write a Children's Book and Get it Published(3rd edition) Barbara Seuling Wiley, 2004 An up-to-date reissue of a classic book often used by writing instructors. The Business of Writing for Children Aaron Shepard Shepard Publications, 2000 Shepard's self-published book on writing for children. The ABC's of Writing for Children Elizabeth Koehler-Pentacoff Quill Driver Books, 2002 For excellent insights into the world of writing for children, try this book. 114 authors and illustrators discuss their craft and the business end of children's literature. Writer's Guide to Crafting Stories for Children Nancy Lamb Writer's Digest Books, 2001 An excellent introduction to structured plotting. Story Sparkers Marcia Thornton Writer's Digest Books, 2000 Writing prompts for children's book authors. Lots here to rev up your creativity engines! How to Write and Illustrate Children's Books Treld Bicknell, Felicity Trotman Writer's Digest Books, 2000 An excellent introduction to both writing and illustrating picture books. Children's Writer's Word Book Alijandra Mogilner Writer's Digest Books, 1999 Those who write Early Readers will find the Children's Writer's Word Book useful.   Writing Craft How to Write a Damn Good Novel James Frey St. Martin's Press, 1987 James Frey's methods are well-suited to the adventure novel. The Key : How to Write Damn Good Fiction Using the Power of Myth James Frey St. Martin's Press, 2000 Another of James Frey's books on plot structure, this time using structure of the hero myth to create exciting plots. The Weekend Novelist Robert J. Ray, Bret Norris Billboard Books, 2005 Robert Ray's methods begin with a broad outline of the story, using either a linear or a circular structure. Scene and Structure Jack Bickham Writer's Digest Books, 1993 Jack Bickham presents a structured approach to analyzing the scenes within a plot to create scene-to-scene coherency. Plot Ansen Dibel Writer's Digest Books, 1999 Ansen Dibel presents an introduction into structuring plots, building scenes, and using various dramatic techniques to move the story forward. 20 Master Plots and How to Build Them Ronald Tobias Writer's Digest Books, 2003 Ronald Tobias presents an overview of the major plot categories drawn from plot theory, and how such plots are generally structured. Editing Eats, Shoots, and Leaves Lynne Truss Gotham, 2004 An entertaining book on punctuation -- really!   The Deluxe Transitive Vampire Karen Elizabeth Gordon Pantheon, 1993 If grammar has always mystified you, this is the book for you. Not recommended for children -- the humor is a bit adult. The Complete Guide to Editing Your Fiction Michael Seidman Writer's Digest Books, 2000 The most complete, detailed instruction manual for self-editing that we've found that's still in print. The Chicago Manual of Style University of Chicago Press, 2003 The Chicago Manual of Style is a standard in many fields. Self-Editing for Fiction Writers Renni Brown, David King Collins, 2004 Getting the Words Right Theodore Cheney F&W Publications, 2005 Write It Right : The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pro Dawn Josephson, Lauren Hidden Cameo Publications, 2005 Manuscript Preparation Formatting and Submitting Your Manuscript Cynthia Laufenberg, Editor Writer's Digest Books, 2004 An excellent overall guide to manuscript preparation. The Writer's Digest Guide to Manuscript Formats Dian Dincin Buchman, Seli Groves Writer's Digest Books, 1988 Buchman and Groves' book on manuscript formatting is the one we reach for again and again. Marketing 2006 Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market Writer's Digest Books, 2005 The definitive market guide for children's writers. Includes articles on writing, highlight articles on writers, editors, and agents, and of course a complete listing of books, magazines, and other markets. 2006 Guide to Literary Agents Kathryn S. Brogan (Editor), Robert Lee Brewer (Editor), Joanna Masterson (Editor) If you are looking for an agent, here is a good place to start. Agents, Editors and You: The Insider's Guide to Getting Your Book Published Michelle Howry Writer's Digest Books, 2002 An inside look at the publishing industry, and what roles agents and editors play. Making the Perfect Pitch Katherine Sands Kalmbach Publishing, 2004 If you're trying to sell your work directly to editors, this little guide will help you with your sales pitch. How to Write Attention-Grabbing Query & Cover Letters John Wood Writer's Digest Books, 1996 The definitive text on writing query and cover letters, with detailed examples. This one belongs on every writer's bookshelf. How to Write Irresistible Query Letters Lisa Collier Cool Writer's Digest Books, 2002 Pump up the "Wow!" factor in your query letters.  Nonfiction Book Proposals Anybody Can Write Elizabeth Lyon Perigree Books, 2002 If you're writing nonfiction, you need this step-by-step guide to writing your proposal. You might find it helpful to write the proposal before writing the book, as this book gives you plenty to think about in terms of marketability. The Sell Your Novel Toolkit Elizabeth Lyon Perigree, 2002 A step-by-step guide to writing a novel proposal designed to get your novel read. Write the Perfect Book Proposal: 10 That Sold and Why Jeff Herman, Deborah Levine Herman Wiley, 2001 With detailed examples, the authors demonstrate how to put together an effective proposal. Young Writers Young Writer's Guide to Getting Published Kathy Henderson Writer's Digest Books, 2001 Teen's Guide to Getting Published Danielle Dunn, Jessica Dunn Prufrock Press, 1996