{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-story-or-the-big-what-if-9781534438439","title":"How to Build a Story . . . Or, the Big What If","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Frances O'Roark Dowell\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Atheneum Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Atheneum Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Writing - Authorship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom bestselling author Frances O'Roark Dowell comes a \"fresh, interesting, and unique\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e) guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you've written anything, ever, you're already a writer--so, congratulations! As many aspiring authors know, though, telling an actual, complete \u003ci\u003estory\u003c\/i\u003e is, well, a different story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs unfinished drafts pile up and writers' block strikes, it may start to feel like there's a special formula to finishing a project that you're just not getting. But crafting a story isn't magic, if you have a little know-how! And here it is--know-how! In her witty, clever way, critically acclaimed author Frances O'Roark Dowell explains the storytelling process with simple, easy-to-understand steps. Follow along as she shares sample stories and identifies building blocks and obstacles to conquer--all hilariously illustrated, in a way that'll have you typing all the way to the end of your \u003ci\u003eown\u003c\/i\u003e story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to writing many books including \u003ci\u003eShooting the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDovey Coe\u003c\/i\u003e, Frances O'Roark Dowell has over a decade's experience teaching writing workshops for kids. Ready, set, write!","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45411354345623,"sku":"9781534438439","price":586.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781534438439.webp?v=1767672755","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/how-to-build-a-story-or-the-big-what-if-9781534438439","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}