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Readers become writers with tips from expert authors, writing activities, excerpts from well-known works, and a writer's timeline to help translate imagination into real stories.

Discusses how to write a tall tale, from how to get started to learning the tricks of the trade.

Want to be a writer? This is the perfect place to start. The write your own series will teach you how to craft believable characters and intense plots, along with satisfying beginnings, middles, and endings. Examples from numerous books appear throughout the text, along with tips from published authors to help you along.