{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-story-or-the-big-what-if-book-frances-o-roark-dowell-9781534438422","title":"How to Build a Story . . . Or, the Big What If","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom bestselling author Frances O’Roark Dowell comes a fresh and accessible guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you’ve written anything, ever, you’re already a writer—so, congratulations! As many aspiring authors know, though, telling an actual, complete \u003ci\u003estory\u003c\/i\u003e is, well, a different story.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAs unfinished drafts pile up and writers’ block strikes, it may start to feel like there’s a special formula to finishing a project that you’re just not getting. But crafting a story isn’t magic, if you have a little know-how! And here it is—know-how! In her witty, clever way, critically acclaimed author Frances O’Roark Dowell explains the storytelling process with simple, easy-to-understand steps. Follow along as she shares sample stories and identifies building blocks and obstacles to conquer—all hilariously illustrated, in a way that’ll have you typing all the way to the end of your \u003ci\u003eown\u003c\/i\u003e story.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIn addition to writing many books including \u003ci\u003eShooting the Moon\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDovey Coe\u003c\/i\u003e, Frances O’Roark Dowell has over a decade’s experience teaching writing workshops for kids. Ready, set, write!","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":50131326959889,"sku":"CIN1534438424G","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51034856587537,"sku":"NIN9781534438422","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53511683604753,"sku":"CIN1534438424VG","price":6.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1534438424.jpg?v=1751055864","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/how-to-build-a-story-or-the-big-what-if-book-frances-o-roark-dowell-9781534438422","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}