Your Story Matters
A Surprisingly Practical Guide to Writing
by Richard Scrimger
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Pub Date May 21 2024 | Archive Date May 21 2024
Penguin Random House Canada | Tundra Books
Description
Interested in writing but don't know how to get started?
Love reading and want to know more about how stories are created?
Like ridiculous tales about troublesome sisters, peanut butter and steamrollers?
Look no further!
Esteemed writer Richard Scrimger is here to answer all your burning questions about writing: whether about plot, character, structure, story hooks or commas. (Actually, don't ask him about commas, it's not that kind of book.)
Using clever (so he thinks) analogies, (sort of) brilliant examples and funny (well . . .) anecdotes, he will give you (truly) useful tools to start you on your way as a writer. And if that's not enough, comic illustrations by D. McFadzean are the pepperoni on the writing pizza! (That will make sense once you read the book.)
So come, read this book and start your writing journey!
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781770498426 |
| PRICE | CA$22.99 (CAD) |
| PAGES | 190 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Laura S, Educator
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read the ARC for this book. It has great suggestions for students to expand their writing skills and it does it in a fun way.
Lisa D, Reviewer
As someone who keeps getting "stuck" I think this book is fantastic for the middle school audience it's designed for but also as a humorous motivation for adults. This was a humorous explanation of the writing process and what makes it work, how to improve your writing, etc. The examples are hilarious and the style is engaging. I highly recommend this for all middle school kids, even if they never thought of writing before, because everyone has an amazing story to tell.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this
Marsha S, Reviewer
I can think of no author more qualified to write a book of this nature. Richard Scrimger brings his innate talent and humor to this practical guide that breaks down the elements of writing a good story. As informative as it is laugh out loud funny, anyone who wants to write stories will find his suggestions to be useful. Highly recommended. #Tundra #Netgalley
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