"Spilling Ink: A Young Writer's Handbook" by Anne Mazer is an engaging and insightful guide designed for young aspiring writers. It offers practical advice, tips, and exercises to spark creativity and develop writing skills. The book covers various aspects of writing, from finding inspiration to crafting compelling characters and stories. Mazer encourages young authors to embrace their unique voices and explore their imaginations. With a blend of personal anecdotes and interactive prompts, "Spilling Ink" is not just a handbook but also a source of encouragement, making the writing process both fun and approachable for young readers eager to express themselves through words. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 11-14 years.

This book was published in 2011 by Full Cast Audio .

Ellen Potter lives with her husband and young son in upstate New York. She is the author of the OLIVIA KIDNEY books and has also published an adult novel. Anne Mazer grew up in a family of writers in upstate New York. Intending to be an artist, she studied at the School of Visual and Performing Arts at Syracuse University. She then went to Paris for three years, where she studied French and French literature and where she began to write. She is the author of over thirty-five books, including the picture books THE SALAMANDER ROOM and THE NO-NOTHINGS AND THEIR BABY, as well as several novels. Her series include The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes and Sister Magic. She lives in Ithaca, NY with her husband. Visit her at www. amazingmazer. com.