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Utah Children's Writers: The Road to Writing for Children and Teens by VS G...

Utah Children's Writers: The Road to Writing for Children and Teens by VS Grenier...:
"It is the magic of fiction that allows the young reader to 'escape' from ordinary day-to-day doings and to live more fully in a heightened, highlighted version of life, with adventure possible at every turn of the page" —Lee Wyndham, Author
Every time I think everything has been said about writing, something new pops up. I don’t mind admitting I’m wrong. Heck, I think that’s one reason why I love writing for children and teens, but knowing the nuts and bolts is important before you sit down to write, especially for the children and YA market. Read more here http://utahchildrenswriters.blogspot.com/2011/11/road-to-writing-for-children-and-teens.html

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