Creative Education

This is an excerpt from the Military Veterans in Creative Careers book. It includes only the sections on writing books and screenwriting.

Newbery Medalist Paul Fleischman reflects on his childhood with his award-winning father, Sid Fleischman, and details his own path to becoming a writer in this memorable audiobook that is part memoir, part travelogue, and part reflection on craft and creativity. Acclaimed author Paul Fleischman considers how growing up with a father who was an award-winning author helped to shape and inspire his own career. Paul and Sid Fleischman are the only father-son Newbery Medalists in history, and life in the Fleischman home was extraordinary.

So, you want to be a writer? The real question is: what kind of writer do you want to be? What do you want to write about? Where does your passion from writing come from? I have been told by numerous writers that there was something in their childhood that sparked their interest in writing. Nearly every professional writer has always wanted to be a writer.

Are you struggling to understand Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde? Or, are you an English teacher wanting readymade exercises and guidance to help you teach this difficult text? Do your students need support to understand the language properly and work independently on the book? This brilliant edition of Stevenson’s novel may be the answer to your prayers.

Writers are different. We don't always think in straight lines. We take leaps of logic, we think metaphorically, and we know in order to make something beautiful, you might also have to make a mess. You've probably tried to adopt at least one organizing system already. Maybe it was in a bestselling book written by someone in a suit. Or maybe it was the system that works for your brother the accountant or your naturally-neat coworker. Whatever system you tried, it was probably very logical and made total sense, until you tried to force yourself to fit into it.

In Don’t Write a Crappy Book! editor and entrepreneur James Ranson unpacks the most common - and toxic - mistakes that first-time nonfiction authors make. Peppered with wisdom from a panel of industry experts, this audiobook debunks the dangerous myths that can torpedo your text and offers clear, practical guidance for writing a book you’re proud of. This is the resource for the aspiring authorpreneur who wants to write and publish a book with minimum hassle and maximum results.

Todos nacemos con la habilidad de relatar historias y muchos soñamos con convertirnos en escritores. Algo que debéis tener claro es que el escritor no nace, se hace. Como en todas las profesiones, la escritura también necesita aprenderse, cultivarse, y ejercitarse. En este libro encontrarás explicaciones claras acerca de los múltiples elementos de la escritura creativa, con ejemplos y ejercicios.

In 'The Importance of Parent-Teacher Collaboration for Children's Success', the journey toward securing our children's future leadership roles begins with a crucial partnership: that between parents and teachers. In an era of increasing academic demands and complexity, this book illuminates the pivotal role parental involvement plays in a child's educational journey. From understanding grade-level expectations to fostering effective communication with teachers, this insightful guide empowers parents to actively support their child's academic success.

Welcome to the world of visualization where children learn to learn better, achieve more, and build confidence. What happens when the formal school years hit? Why do so many struggle in school, a place where their curiosity should be encouraged to grow? Too many children are frustrated with the basic academic subjects: reading, writing, spelling, and math. Your child may become a master of avoiding tasks, stressed or anxious or have a behavioral problem. No more.

È facile comprendere la Grande Verità ed esprimerla in termini semplici, perché la Grande Verità è sempre semplice. Da Brown Landone, uno dei primi esponenti del Nuovo Pensiero, 35 pratiche lezioni che ti spiegano in termini semplici i concetti fondamentali per la tua crescita personale e spirituale. Attraverso un percorso in cinque capitoli, queste lezioni ti svelano i segreti per una vita più ricca.Risveglia la presenza divina dentro di te e splendi della tua luce profonda in ogni ambito della tua vita.

A principis del segle XX, una dona jove viu una passió prohibida, un enardiment que no havia sentit mai abans i que la trasbalsa tota. On la conduirà aquest amor? Quan la seva vida fa un gir inesperat, haurà de ser valenta per tirar endavant. Religió, sexe, sentiment i dolor marquen l’existència de Caterina en una època que les emocions es callaven i els pecats mataven. Una precisió mesurada, una elegància literària única i una tècnica narrativa sorprenent ens demostren que ens trobem davant d’una jove promesa en català.

Twenty literary luminaries, ranging from Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare to Louisa May Alcott and Mark Twain, are profiled in this entertaining and informative collection. Winner of A School Library Journal's Book of the Year Award, Lives of the Writers is both an indispensable reference tool and an exhilarating gossipfest. Author Kathleen Krull makes learning fun, painting realistic portraits of Hans Christian Andersen, Edgar Allan Poe, Frances Hodgson Burnett, the Brontë sisters, Emily Dickinson, E.B. White, Jack London, Murasaki Shikibu, Miguel de Cervantes, Robert Louis Stevenson, Jane Austen, and more. Krull serves up an outstanding introduction to the classics of literature for the whole family, while telling us all the real stories behind their writers.

Da "Toy Story" agli "Avengers", da "Harry Potter" all'epica: come riconoscere i personaggi e le strutture comuni a ogni storia! Che cos'hanno in comune il tema in classe in cui racconti le tue vacanze, il ritorno di Ulisse a Itaca, le Instagram stories e l'appuntamento con la persona per la quale hai una cotta? Sono tutte storie, più o meno conosciute. E ogni buona storia, sin dall'alba dei tempi, segue delle regole precise e si regge su un'impalcatura invisibile. Ecco perché in tutte queste vicende ci sono sempre eroi o eroine destinati a vivere un'avventura, ma anche mentori, alleati.

This thoughtfully crafted anthology is perfect for children new to verse and for young poetry fans seeking out new favorites. Explore poetry from a diverse selection of contemporary and historical poets, covering a broad range of topics - from personal subjects like emotions and family, to the wonders of the natural environment. Carefully selected works encourage children to see the poetry in everything and to embrace the beauty of their everyday lives.

We all know Wonder Woman, but have you ever heard of energy superheroes? These are the women who are leading the energy transition from our national labs to renewable energy farms. In this book, meet 34 real-life energy superheroes powering our planet. This book series is relatable and inspiring, demonstrating the limitless possibilities for girls and the next generation of STEM superheroes.

Get started writing for magazines, and learn to make a living at it. Through examples, explanations and tips, Writing Articles About the World Around You demonstrates how to generate original and saleable article ideas using information that is part of your everyday life. Even if you live in Nowheresville, you'll learn how to recognize topics and angles that can interest editors at magazines and newspapers. Learn to use your experience, on-the-job knowledge, and everyday life to develop how-to articles, reviews and opinion pieces, and more.

Just imagine being able to find priceless antiques in just seven days (or less) without making a ton of expensive mistakes or wasting time looking in the wrong places. And if you could do this from the comfort of your own home, wouldn't that be great? Yes you could have the knowledge of how to find priceless antiques. It truly is possible, but you just need to know how. That's what this brand new amazing audiobook on antiquing can help you do.

Are you tired of writing books that release to crickets? Are you sick of reading hundreds of articles about how to find more readers? Are you lost in a sea of information without any direction on how to move forward? Then How to Become a Successful Author is the perfect audiobook for you. Russell Nohelty is a USA Today best-selling author; this audiobook compiles the best tips, tricks, and hacks from his life, and the most powerful secrets he has learned from other authors about how to make six figures or more as an author.

Añade Cómo Obtener un A+ en Tu Próxima Tarea de Escritura de Cuentos a tu libro favorito de creación de historias. ¿Tus hijos tienen problemas con la escritura creativa en la escuela? ¿Tus hijos tienen problemas con las ideas para escribir cuentos? Entonces, usted no está solo, ya que muchos padres se enfrentan a desafíos similares. Este libro de escritura de historias cortas para niños es fácil de entender, y garantiza la mejora de las habilidades de escritura de su hijo.

¿Cómo escribir un libro? ¿Cuál metodología es la mejor para abrir un negocio online sin inversión? ¿Aprender a escribir mejor? En un mismo ejemplar encontrarás todos los secretos para aprender crear textos adictivos, novelas, poesía, relatos, cuentos, no ficción. Además sabrás en qué plataformas publicar, qué cuentas necesitas abrir, cómo escalar el negocio.