A book that might help with creative writing for adults or those teaching children...

[Merry]

My cousin who is an author recommends this book in her blog. She wrote that the authors suggest avoiding anything other than "he said" or "she said." So we should cross out those "he exclaimed" or "she mumbled" or "he whispered" or even "she answered." Why? The reader should know by the diologue itself, and the action surrounding it show how the words are being said. Apparently, using these kinds of "tricks" surrounding dialogue is lazy; it's cheating.

 

She also wrote that adverbs should be limited in writing. Why? Again, because the prose and dialogue itself should convey what an adverb would convey.

 

This really is making me rethink what I should be looking for in a writing curriculum now. I'm going to order that book which is called "Self-Editing for Fiction Writers" to see if I can glean any more tips on what to look for and to avoid in a good writing curriculum for my ds and maybe for myself too.

Edited July 23, 2012 by Merry
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[aggieamy]

This is not appropriate for children but Stephen King's On Writing is one of the best how-to write books out there. I'm not a fan of his books because I think his stuff is strange and creepy but I love this book.

[QuirkyKidAcademy]

My cousin who is an author recommends this book in her blog. She wrote that the authors suggest avoiding anything other than "he said" or "she said." So we should cross out those "he exclaimed" or "she mumbled" or "he whispered" or even "she answered."

 

That goes against so many Pinterest pins! :D