Writing Advice for Teens: Editing Fiction - Paperback

by Mike Kalmbach (Author)

Many teen writers get stuck after finishing a story, unsure how to improve it-or even what's wrong in the first place. Writing Advice for Teens: Editing Fiction is designed to help young writers move past that frustration by learning how to revise their work with confidence.

Written specifically for teen and middle school writers, this book introduces the fundamentals of editing fiction in a clear, accessible way. Rather than offering vague advice, it focuses on identifying and fixing common problems found in early drafts, such as unclear scenes, weak structure, inconsistent characters, and confusing story flow.

Filled with practical tips, examples, and guided techniques, the second book in the Writing Advice for Teens series helps students develop an editor's eye so they can recognize issues in their own writing and make meaningful improvements.

Perfect for use in:

• middle school and high school creative writing courses
• homeschool language arts programs
• writing clubs and enrichment workshops

Designed to be used on its own or alongside Writing Advice for Teens: Creating Stories.

Author Biography

Mike Kalmbach grew up in a forest near Lake Michigan. Spending his summers chasing wizards and fighting battles with evil ogres, Mike has always had a creative mind. He'll often share stories from his past, and some of them are even true. After time dragged him from childhood, Mike moved into freelance editing, helping other authors improve dozens of stories. During the daylight hours, he writes software to help with genetics research. He leads the Rochester MN Writing group and often speaks on topics from writing and editing to engineering and robotics. Luckily, Mike now has two sons, so he has plenty of excuses to set down the pen and play. He lives in Minnesota where he, his family, and a band of pirates can still be found battling ogres, dust bunnies, and even the occasional dragon. Find out more about Mike at: mikekalmbach.com twitter.com/mikekalmbach goodreads.com/mikekalmbach facebook.com/mikekalmbachauthor