Just Write

 

Just Write Here's How    By Walter Dean Myers     Published in 2012    176 pages


Brilliant, Brilliant book! Walter Dean Myers provides an extraordinary guide to the writing process for young people. Though this book is written for kids, it provides a wealth of information for readers of all ages.

The genesis of this book started with an email that Walter Dean Myers received from a middle school student, Ross Workman. Ross wanted some writing advice from Myers. Though skeptical at first, Myers soon realized that this kid was serious, thoughtful, and hard working. The two resolved to collaborate on the novel "Kick".

Just Write grew out of the experience. Myers is able to illustrate his points with examples from working with Ross. He also provides great information about how he developed the ideas and characters in some of his classic books.

You also get an afterword by Ross Workman that provides his perspective on the experience of collaborating with Myers.

This book is a compelling read for anyone interested in creating a story, and it would make an invaluable resource for teaching the writing process to students.

Upper Elementary to Adult