Explains how Chinese writing developed and demonstrates how to write seventy-five Chinese characters, using detailed instructions and examples.

Discusses the importance of letter writing as a means of prompt and in-depth communication, from sharing experiences with family and friends to expressing opinions to government officials and others. Includes advice on writing business and friendly letters and information on postage, punctuation, and addresses.

"Short Description / Web 'About this Book' 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...

"Want to write a book? Well, the spunky, know-it-all narrator of this side-splitting story can tell you just how to do it. Packed with her signature wit and charm, bestselling author Lloyd-Jones--with whimsical illustrations from beloved illustrator Layton--delivers an outrageously silly story that is sure to have young readers--and writers!--howling with laughter"--

Presents advice on how to select a topic, plan one's time, do research, organize notes, make an outline, and write an original term paper including footnotes.

From Little Nemo and Superman and Maus and the graphic novel as high art, the comics form has evolved at a furious pace. Here, thirteen artists and writers, almost all lifelong comics fans themselves, offer moving, funny, and inspirational true tales from the labyrinth of childhood, family, friendship, and school, and of the creative struggles that led each to become a master of one of today's most vibrant art forms.

Discusses the history of writing, the development of pens and pencils, how books are published, and how to write stories, journals, and articles.

Provides easy-to-follow guidelines for succeeding in school and beyond, including note-taking, study methods, test-taking, and resources for papers, and vocabulary building.