Writing for young people : critical readings and discussions on craft /

Applying the methodology of 'reading-as-a-writer' to the craft of writing for young people, this textbook combines critical analysis, unique author-insight and practical application of ideas to give writers the skills to create successful fiction for youth audiences. Under the guidance of...

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Main Author: Caldecott, Elen (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2026.
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