Mogilner, Alijandra
Children's Writer's Word Book
- ISBN 13:
- 9781582974132
- author:
- Mogilner, Alijandra
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Writers Digest Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 392
- Dimensions:
- 229mm X 152mm
- Genre:
- Children's literature studies: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The Children's Writer's Word Book provides a comprehensive resource for determining the right vocabulary and language for your audience. With its intuitive organization, you'll easily find suitable words for children at various ages, as well as substitute words that might work even better. This revised edition addresses important topics such as disability issues, sensitivity to race, religion, and culture, as well as other timely subjects like divorce, death, space exploration, the internet, fantasy and science fiction, ethnic and cultural pride. You'll also find detailed guidelines for sentence length, word usage, and themes at each reading level. By using this book, you can ensure that your writing is accessible to your young audience and improve your chances with children's publishers.