A guide from bestselling author Alice Kuipers on how to write for children and young adults-from igniting an initial idea to creating a finished draft
In Spark, acclaimed children's and YA author Alice Kuipers shares her rules for writing for readers both young and young at heart, all while discussing the importance of travelling through passion, purpose, joy, and fear across the creative process.
In each chapter, Kuipers explores key aspects of writing for young readers-from voice and character to setting and plot-and provides examples and exercises to help you develop your story. Drawing on her experience as an author and writing coach, Kuipers shares crucial tips, tricks, and techniques that make all the difference for writers, along with some highs and lows of her own writing journey.
Spark is open, honest, and practical-a must-read for aspiring authors and literature fans alike that shows you how to become the writer you've always wanted to be.
| ISBN: | 9781779400239 |
| Publication date: | 1st June 2025 |
| Author: | Alice Kuipers |
| Publisher: | University of Regina Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 256 pages |
| Series: | Writers on Writing |
| Genres: |
Creative writing and creative writing guides |
A guide from bestselling author Alice Kuipers on how to write for children and young adults-from igniting an initial idea to creating a finished draft
In Spark, acclaimed children's and YA author Alice Kuipers shares her rules for writing for readers both young and young at heart, all while discussing the importance of travelling through passion, purpose, joy, and fear across the creative process.
In each chapter, Kuipers explores key aspects of writing for young readers-from voice and character to setting and plot-and provides examples and exercises to help you develop your story. Drawing on her experience as an author and writing coach, Kuipers shares crucial tips, tricks, and techniques that make all the difference for writers, along with some highs and lows of her own writing journey.
Spark is open, honest, and practical-a must-read for aspiring authors and literature fans alike that shows you how to become the writer you've always wanted to be.
Spark features in the following genres: Creative writing and creative writing guides
Spark is available in Hardback, Paperback
Spark was written by Alice Kuipers and published by University of Regina Press
Spark has 256 pages
Yes it is part of Writers on Writing series
£50.39