How to Write a Story

by Kate Messner

Description

How to Write a Story is a practical, encouraging guide that helps writers of all levels turn ideas into compelling narratives. Through clear explanations and hands-on exercises, it walks readers through the building blocks of storytelling—crafting characters, shaping plot, developing setting, and revising with purpose—so their work gains clarity, momentum, and emotional impact. Blending creativity with structure, the book emphasizes themes like voice, audience, and the choices writers make to strengthen meaning. With Kate Messner’s accessible, student-friendly approach, readers learn not just what to write, but how to think like a storyteller from first draft to final revision.

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paperback

Chronicle Books LLC

Published Jan 1, 2020

36 pages

ISBN: 9781452156668

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First Published

2019

Language

eng

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