"Introduces the concept of point of view through Dame Gothel's retelling of the classic fairy tale "Rapunzel"--

Eleven years ago, Honor thought she had the perfect home, the perfect love, the perfect life. Then her husband, brilliant photographer and sculptor John Sullivan, broke her heart--and tore their little family apart. Now, hearing of Regis's impending marriage, John has ended his self-imposed exile and returned to the family he's always loved more than anything on earth. What he finds is one daughter still hurting over his abandonment, another who barely...

"Know and Tell explores some of the reasons that narration is such a powerful and effective tool in education. It also follows the progress of narration, step by step, from early oral narrations to developed writing. It’s full of narrations from real children so you’ll have an idea of what narration looks like at each stage, and you’ll be able to see how children’s narration matures and develops."--Author's website.

This updated edition of the classic, comprehensive guide to creative writing features new topics and writing prompts, contemporary examples, and more. A creative writer's shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Janet Burroway's Writing Fiction. This best-selling classic is the most widely used creative writing text in America, and for decades it has helped hundreds of thousands of students learn the craft....

Introduces the concept of point of view through the good and bad fairies' retelling of the classic fairy tale "Sleeping Beauty"--

In this book, we will examine all the elements needed to get the creative process moving, including choosing an idea, firming up the plot, and strengthening the narrative voice. Another topic discussed will be the process of working with others on a final draft in order to achieve the best possible story. We will also explore various literary techniques and how they can enhance your writing when combined with basic story elements. Narrative writing...

Presents advice on the basic elements of narrative prose, covering point of view, sentence length and complex syntax, indirect narration, grammar, punctuation, and the sound of writing.

"An introduction to the ways that authors present stories. Novel and short story excerpts and analysis help to explain the importance of voice and different narrative points of view"--

"The story wars are all around us. They are the struggle to be heard in a world of media noise and clamor. Today, most brand messages and mass appeals for causes are drowned out before they even reach us. But a few consistently break through the din, using the only tool that has ever moved minds and changed behavior -- great stories. With insights from mythology, advertising history, evolutionary biology, and psychology, viral storyteller and advertising...