The WRITE STUFF:
Authors Share Their Secrets

Want to know how a real author writes a mystery, novel or biography? In this dynamic new video series, critically acclaimed authors share their secrets and teach children the skills they will need to create their own stories. Each video focuses upon a single author with expertise in one of the literary genres: fiction, animal nonfiction, historical fiction, biography, science fiction, storytelling, poetry, mystery, sports writing, creative writing.


Writing Creatively
with Author/Illustrator Robin Rector Krupp
Author/illustrator Robin Rector Krupp teaches children how to free their creative spirits and have fun writing. Guess what, it's not work, it's fun. Recommended as a great kick-off for any creative writing program. A super motivator for reluctant writers.

• Storytelling
with master storyteller Jeff Gere
Master storyteller Jeff Gere shows kids how to "wow" audiences with a well-told tale. Using puppets and his own elastic face, energy and a range of voices, Jeff entertains as he demonstrates his 8-step storytelling system.

• Animal Nonfiction
with photojournalist Evelyn Gallardo
Animal nonfiction author Evelyn Gallardo shares her passion for primates and teaches children her field secrets for photographing and writing about animals. They learn the three basic rules for creating eye catching photographs, how to research their subject, and the secrets of great layout and design. After viewing, children will have learned how to create their own photo-illustrated book about an animal.

 

 


17 min. each .. 2001 . .Inter, Jr. High
$175.00 each vhs



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