AT A GLANCE:
Genre/Topics: creative writing, how to write, kid-friendly
Age: 4-9th grade (but easily enjoyed by an adult)
Length: 288 pages
Release: 3/30/2010
Cost for New Copy: $7.99 on Kindle, $16.89 Hardcover, $11.36 paperback
Spilling Ink: A Young Writer’s Handbook by Anne MazerMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a fun read. It’s geared towards young writers, but I found that the advice was incredibly solid and absolutely worth reading even for adults. It’s been one of my favorite books on writing (and I’ve read a lot!). I love the specific advice on how to find your voice and write in the style you want to write in. It has practical advice and comforting reminders about learning curves and growth. There are suggestions for finding ideas, expanding thoughts, stylistic choices, and even overcoming writer’s block. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.