Author: Shonna Slayton
Publisher: Amaretto Press
ISBN: 1947736019
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Uncover the fairy tale secrets that made the Grimms famous. In fairy tales, a young woman can have impossibly long hair, a man can turn into a lion during the day, and a simple spindle can change a kingdom's history. There are few limits on characters we can create or the stories we tell. Our characters don’t necessarily have to look or act a certain way, and fairy tale magic can delight readers in fresh new ways. In Lessons from Grimm, you’ll do a deep dive into how the Grimms masterfully handle key elements of genre, character, setting, plot, fairy tale magic, and theme. Lessons from Grimm is perfect for teenage writers and up. While beginning authors will learn basic storytelling techniques, more advanced storytellers will hone in on specific tips for writing fairy tale magic and themes. By studying examples of well-known and more obscure tales, you'll come away with a fresh perspective on Grimms' fairy tales and lots of ideas for writing your own stories. * quickly brainstorm ideas * streamline the creative process * create endearing fairy tale characters * build on time-tested plots and themes * write a better fairy tale Bonus! The appendix includes comprehensive lists of characters, settings, plots, romance tropes, magic objects and more, saving you hours of research time. Get Lessons from Grimm today and get started writing your own magical tale.
Lessons from Grimm
Author: Shonna Slayton
Publisher: Amaretto Press
ISBN: 1947736019
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Uncover the fairy tale secrets that made the Grimms famous. In fairy tales, a young woman can have impossibly long hair, a man can turn into a lion during the day, and a simple spindle can change a kingdom's history. There are few limits on characters we can create or the stories we tell. Our characters don’t necessarily have to look or act a certain way, and fairy tale magic can delight readers in fresh new ways. In Lessons from Grimm, you’ll do a deep dive into how the Grimms masterfully handle key elements of genre, character, setting, plot, fairy tale magic, and theme. Lessons from Grimm is perfect for teenage writers and up. While beginning authors will learn basic storytelling techniques, more advanced storytellers will hone in on specific tips for writing fairy tale magic and themes. By studying examples of well-known and more obscure tales, you'll come away with a fresh perspective on Grimms' fairy tales and lots of ideas for writing your own stories. * quickly brainstorm ideas * streamline the creative process * create endearing fairy tale characters * build on time-tested plots and themes * write a better fairy tale Bonus! The appendix includes comprehensive lists of characters, settings, plots, romance tropes, magic objects and more, saving you hours of research time. Get Lessons from Grimm today and get started writing your own magical tale.
Publisher: Amaretto Press
ISBN: 1947736019
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Uncover the fairy tale secrets that made the Grimms famous. In fairy tales, a young woman can have impossibly long hair, a man can turn into a lion during the day, and a simple spindle can change a kingdom's history. There are few limits on characters we can create or the stories we tell. Our characters don’t necessarily have to look or act a certain way, and fairy tale magic can delight readers in fresh new ways. In Lessons from Grimm, you’ll do a deep dive into how the Grimms masterfully handle key elements of genre, character, setting, plot, fairy tale magic, and theme. Lessons from Grimm is perfect for teenage writers and up. While beginning authors will learn basic storytelling techniques, more advanced storytellers will hone in on specific tips for writing fairy tale magic and themes. By studying examples of well-known and more obscure tales, you'll come away with a fresh perspective on Grimms' fairy tales and lots of ideas for writing your own stories. * quickly brainstorm ideas * streamline the creative process * create endearing fairy tale characters * build on time-tested plots and themes * write a better fairy tale Bonus! The appendix includes comprehensive lists of characters, settings, plots, romance tropes, magic objects and more, saving you hours of research time. Get Lessons from Grimm today and get started writing your own magical tale.
Funniest RV Jokes, Tales, Humor
Author: Ruth Rockefeller
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595263712
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A fun, easy-paced humor & joke book for RV'ers of all ages.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 0595263712
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 110
Book Description
A fun, easy-paced humor & joke book for RV'ers of all ages.
Funny Trail Tales
Author: Amy Hoitsma
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461746299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A portable, family-friendly collection of some of the most classic and entertaining funny stories--perfect to share around the campfire Whether read aloud to friends or read alone, this collection will tickle your funny bone in the backcountry.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1461746299
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
A portable, family-friendly collection of some of the most classic and entertaining funny stories--perfect to share around the campfire Whether read aloud to friends or read alone, this collection will tickle your funny bone in the backcountry.
Tales Designed to Thrizzle Volume One
Author: Michael Kupperman
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606991647
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Fans and comedy cognoscenti alike have made Thrizzle the smash hit humor comic of the decade. And now the first four issues of Michael Kupperman's revered series are finally collected into one deluxe hardcover.
Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
ISBN: 1606991647
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Fans and comedy cognoscenti alike have made Thrizzle the smash hit humor comic of the decade. And now the first four issues of Michael Kupperman's revered series are finally collected into one deluxe hardcover.
Droll Tales
Author: Iris Smyles
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933527611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Witty and surreal interconnected stories that transcend time and rationality, from America's most original writer.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781933527611
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Witty and surreal interconnected stories that transcend time and rationality, from America's most original writer.
Hey Ranger!
Author: Jim Burnett
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications
ISBN: 9781589791916
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In his thirty years with the National Park Service, Jim Burnett has seen it all: boatramp mishaps that have sent cars into the water; skunks in the outhouse and bears at the dumpser; visitors looking for the bridge over the Grand Canyon.
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publications
ISBN: 9781589791916
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
In his thirty years with the National Park Service, Jim Burnett has seen it all: boatramp mishaps that have sent cars into the water; skunks in the outhouse and bears at the dumpser; visitors looking for the bridge over the Grand Canyon.
Tales of Humour
Author: Anant Pai
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Limited
ISBN: 9788190599085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Includes the following titles: Birbal the Just, Birbal the Witty, Raman the Matchless Wit, Gopal the Jester, Raman of Tenali
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha Pvt Limited
ISBN: 9788190599085
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Includes the following titles: Birbal the Just, Birbal the Witty, Raman the Matchless Wit, Gopal the Jester, Raman of Tenali
Tales of Juha
Author: Salma Khadra (ed.) Jayyusi
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Includes 20 to 30 tales, accompanied by an introduction and an historical overview which give readers insights into the culture, the folk literature, and the lives of the people in various regions.
Publisher: Interlink Books
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Includes 20 to 30 tales, accompanied by an introduction and an historical overview which give readers insights into the culture, the folk literature, and the lives of the people in various regions.
The Random House Book of Humor for Children
Author: Pamela Pollack
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394880495
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A humor collection for middle graders composed of thirty-four prose selections--short stories and chunks from novels.
Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780394880495
Category : Children's stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
A humor collection for middle graders composed of thirty-four prose selections--short stories and chunks from novels.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School...
Author: Davide Cali
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 145214074X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
First, some giant ants steal breakfast. Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, actionpacked, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds—and the unbelievable oddness! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 145214074X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 37
Book Description
First, some giant ants steal breakfast. Then there are the evil ninjas, massive ape, mysterious mole people, giant blob, and countless other daunting (and astonishing) detours along the way to school. Are these excuses really why this student is late? Or is there another explanation that is even more outrageous than the rest? From Davide Cali and Benjamin Chaud, the critically acclaimed author/illustrator team behind I Didn't Do My Homework Because . . . comes a fast-paced, actionpacked, laugh-out-loud story about finding the way to school despite the odds—and the unbelievable oddness! Plus, this is the fixed format version, which will look almost identical to the print version. Additionally for devices that support audio, this ebook includes a read-along setting.