{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-story-frances-oroark-dowell-9781534438439","title":"How to Build a Story . . . Or, the Big What If","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom bestselling author Frances O'Roark Dowell comes a \"fresh, interesting, and unique\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e) guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you've written anything, ever, you're already a writer--so, congratulations  As many aspiring authors know, though, telling an actual, complete \u003ci\u003estory\u003c\/i\u003e is, well, a different story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs unfinished drafts pile up and writers' block strikes, it may start to feel like there's a special formula to finishing a project that you're just not getting. But crafting a story isn't magic, if you have a little know-how  And here it is--know-how  In her witty, clever way, critically acclaimed author Frances O'Roark Dowell explains the storytelling process with simple, easy-to-understand steps. Follow along as she shares sample stories and identifies building blocks and obstacles to conquer--all hilariously illustrated, in a way that'll have you typing all the way to the end of your \u003ci\u003eown\u003c\/i\u003e story. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn addition to writing many books including \u003ci\u003eShooting the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDovey Coe\u003c\/i\u003e, Frances O'Roark Dowell has over a decade's experience teaching writing workshops for kids. Ready, set, write\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Frances O'Roark Dowell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1534438432\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781534438439\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atheneum Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/29\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 144\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.80w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.7\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 3\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Middle Grade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e513367 \/ How to Build a Story...Or, the Big What If\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Frances O'Roark Dowell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44048670195967,"sku":"9781534438439","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b05fee0e-80c4-458a-8587-8887d1ea7de1.jpg?v=1684997131","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/how-to-build-a-story-frances-oroark-dowell-9781534438439","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}