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I am also co-author of
Young Writers' Toolkit --
A collection of easy-to-use writing resources for young writers (Per Se Press;
Paperback; 312 pages; ISBN-13: 978-0982330623)
The book contains dozens of helpful tools all in one place,
presented in an easy-to-read and easy-to-use format. It's the
perfect companion for young writers at school or at home.
Tools in this book include:
- Word Lists Hundreds of adjectives for describing colors, shapes, sizes, physical descriptions, places, personalities, and more.
- Word Groups Hundreds of words and definitions to immerse young authors into the most common fictional worlds—Fantasy, Safari, Medieval, Pirates, Space, and more.
- Better Words Alternatives for commonly overused words. Suggestions for improvement are grouped by skill level, and definitions are provided to ensure proper usage.
- Weak Words The most commonly used weak words and phrases, along with brief explanations and examples on how to eliminate these for better writing.
- More Resources Including commonly misspelled words, commonly misused words, citing sources, proofreading marks, and proper use of quotation marks.
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