In this lively nonfiction book for young readers, bestselling author Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing-- Draws on advice from the authors blog to counsel aspiring writers about the creative aspects of a writing career. The Newbery Honor-winning author of Ella Enchanted presents a companion to Writing Magic that draws on advice from her popular blog to counsel aspiring writers about the creative aspects of a writing career. Simultaneous and eBook. 25,000 first printing. Bestselling author of Ella Enchanted and fairy-tale master Gail Carson Levine shares her secrets of great writing in this companion to the popularWriting Magic.Have you ever wanted to captivate readers with a great opening, create spectacular and fantastical creatures, make up an entire country, realize a dastardly villain, write an epic love story, or make your characters leap off the page? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Gail Carson Levine can help you achieve your goals.Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine offers a behind-the-scenes take on writing and teaches you how to become a world-class author. Drawing from her popular blog, Gail answers readers fiction- and poetry-writing questions and dives into how to make a story come alive. If youre interested in writing prose and poetry or just want to be a better and more rounded writer, this book will help you on your creative journey.With her trademark humor and vast writing knowledge, Gail Carson Levine reveals the tricks of her trade, writer to writer.Supports the Common Core State Standards