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Profiles the life and career of Ray Bradbury, offering insight into the works of this master of fantasy fiction.

Stories have been a part of our lives since birth. Many parents were reading and recounting stories and tales to us before we could talk. This instructive volume explains what constitutes a work of fiction as well as why it's written in the first place, and highlights important terminology, such as conflict. Key examples feature famous fiction authors and their work, comparing and contrasting their styles, and highlighting some of the prominent features...

Discusses how to write fiction, exploring such aspects as character, plot, point of view, dialogue, endings, and revising.

This book traces the childhood, education, and career of R.L. Stine, author of the Fear Street series and the Goosebumps series.

The life of best-selling young adult horror author R.L. Stine including his childhood, the evolution of his writing career, and his popularity with both boys and girls.

The author recalls events from her childhood that contributed to her development as a writer.