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Rapunzel is totally fangirling--she's about to meet her favorite author! After starting a book club to catch up on anything and everything she missed...

How to write a story

—Phillips, Kathleen C.

1995

Book

Examines the basics of writing a story, from finding a title and beginning the work to completing and revising it....

How to write a story : Grades 4-6.

2010

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Includes lessons and reproducibles to help students learn the parts of a story, planning forms, and guidelines for writing in six different genres. In...

Draw superheroes in 4 easy steps : then write a story

—LaBaff, Stephanie.

2012

Book

"Learn to draw superheroes, and write a story about them, with a story example and story prompts"--Provided by publisher....

Draw princesses in 4 easy steps : then write a story

—LaBaff, Stephanie.

2012

Book

"Learn to draw fairy tale characters and write a story about them, with a story example and story prompts"--Provided by publisher....

Draw aliens and space objects in 4 easy steps : then write a story

—LaBaff, Stephanie.

2012

Book

"Learn to draw aliens, astronauts, and space objects, and write a story about them, with a story example and story prompts"--Provided by publisher....

Draw cartoon people in 4 easy steps : then write a story

—LaBaff, Stephanie.

2012

Book

"Learn to draw people, objects, and faces and how to write a story about them, with a story example and story prompts"--Provided by publisher....

How to write a story. Grades 3-5

2022

Book

"How to Write a Story builds confidence and helps kids fall in love with writing! 21 story starters from detective adventures to space missions ; Visu...

How to write a story. Grades 1-3

—Null, Kathleen.

1999

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Workbook introduces students in first through third grades to writing stories with fill-in-the-blank exercises covering story structure, plot, and cha...

How to write a story

—Messner, Kate, author.

2020

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COMPANION TO: HOW TO READ A STORY, ISBN 9781452112336. Accomplished storytellers Kate Messner and Mark Siegel playfully chronicle the process of becom...

Tulip and Rex write a story

—Capucilli, Alyssa Satin, 1957- author.

2015

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"Tulip and her dog Rex collect words in their notebook, which they later use to tell an imaginative story"--Provided by publisher....

If you want to write a story

—Mack, Jeff, author, illustrator.

2025

Book

"A mouse and his stuffed bunny's galactic adventure demonstrates the fiction-writing process"-- Provided by publisher....

How to write a story grades 1-3.

—Evans, Marilyn.

Book

Give students the structured practice they need to craft interesting short stories, along with the creative inspiration that makes writing fun....

You can trust God to write your story : embracing the mysteries of providence

—Wolgemuth, Nancy DeMoss, author.

2019

Book

"In their first book together, bestselling authors Robert and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth share biblical and modern-day stories of God's providence at work...

Write your own fantasy story

—Farrell, Tish.

2006

Book

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Write your own story : coloring book

—Pomaska, Anna.

Book

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Write me a story : reproducible lessons on the process of developing narrative writing

—Moore, Bill.

1992

Book

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How to write your life story : the complete guide to creating your personal memoir

—Ulrich, Karen, 1968-

2006

Book

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How to write your life story

—Fletcher, Ralph J.

2007

Book

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How to write a fantasy story

—Hyde, Natalie, author.

2015

Book

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Writing Help at RPL

… Help at RPL Blog Body Hi! I’m J. Jill Robinson, the 2021 writer-in-residence at RPL. I wanted to take an opportunity … myself and what I can offer to beginner and established writers in Regina and the surrounding communities. What … novel, A filmmaker on putting poetry to a film, A short story writer exploring the current social media milieu in …

10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids.

… 10 Ingredients You Need To Write A Short Story With Your Kids. Blog Body Choose a time and place. … gathering spot. Invite everyone to a fun game of, “Let’s Write a Story!” Decide who will be the scribe? It’s …

Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer

… Four Lessons I Learned Becoming a Writer Blog Body Ten years ago, I stared at the blank page, wishing to write. I had the ideas but didn’t know how to get them down. … The real reasons were that sometimes I didn’t know my story well enough, so I’d avoid it. Or I was exhausted, …

8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence

… 8 Unexpected Holiday Reads from the Writer in Residence Blog Body It takes a lot to get me into … the holiday mood. Not sure if I’m so different from other writers, especially writers of fiction, in that respect. We … in Ritual & Tradition: Christian and Pagan: Study of The History & Folklore of Christmas Holidays Around the World by …

Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence!

… Meet the 2024-25 Writer in Residence! Blog Body Hello out there. We’re on the … I’m Michael Mirolla, proud and honoured to be the 2024-2025 Writer in Residence at Regina Public Library. And I’ll be … known as the Gateway to the Thousand Islands. These days, I write mostly poetry and fiction, both short stories and …

A book for every podcast

… Let’s get started… Malcolm Gladwell’s Revisionist History podcast investigates events in our past through a … or misunderstood. If you are a fan of reviewing history from our present , try Salt: A World History where Mark Kurlansky writes about this simple substance that shaped human society …

A Farewell from our Writer in Residence

… A Farewell from our Writer in Residence Blog Body The time has come for me to say goodbye, Regina. My term as your Writer in Residence ends on May 21, when I‘ll head home to … eternally grateful. The program has a long and important history and stands out amongst similar residence programs …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 3

… get started on your novel (and keep going). Listen for the story’s heartbeat I used to think that a novel was simply a … Bonus Tip: The ultimate goal during NaNoWriMo isn’t to write a finished publishable manuscript (although that’d be nice if it happened) -- it’s simply to write every day with a target in mind and try to tell a …

Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film

… Five Library Resources to Help Write Your Feature Film Blog Body Do you have an idea for … fantastic resources to get you on your way: 1. The Screenwriter ' s Bible by David Trottier This is a go-to book for … book to write Hollywood features. It outlines all the story beats you need to help you get to THE END. However, be …

Libraries: Spaces of Possibility

… Spaces of Possibility Blog Body Libraries are important to writers for many reasons – they house books that remind writers of their goals and potential, and they carry other … that spring to mind). There are also examples of famous writers who've worked as librarians at some point, such as …

For writers in despair

… For writers in despair Blog Body Greetings from the WiR office! This post goes out to the writer who is struggling right now. Maybe feeling that their story isn't coming together, makes no sense, or that they …

Three Great Writing Books to Consider Character

… or “spine,” - the objective that drives them through the story. For example, in The Godfather , it is Michael … help you really capture that character you are trying to write. If you’re interested in really getting into your … further. I hope to see you there. David Gane - 2019/2020 Writer in Residence More about David Blog Images Short Title …

RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month

… RPL Is Celebrating Black History Month Blog Body Regina Public Library is celebrating Black History Month with a collection of programs, books, and films … Books We recently added two books by Black prairie writers to our collection; Cheryl Foggo’s book Pourin’ down …

Make Settings Come Alive

… This is your setting. Where you, the main character in the story of your life, are at present. I’m asking you to share … Natalie Goldberg, Writing Down the Bones: Freeing the Writer Within Jack Hodgins, A Passion for Narrative: A Guide … History Month. Read widely! Jill Robinson - 2020/2021 Writer in Residence Blog Images Short Title Make Settings …

John Ware Reclaimed

… John Ware Reclaimed Blog Body Documenting the rich history of African-Canadians in the Prairies is a formidable … While mainstream retellings of African-Canadian history focus heavily on the Underground Railroad, there is so much more to the little-known history of Black life in Canada. Learn more by checking out …

Show versus tell - a new take on an old rule

… - a new take on an old rule Blog Body Greetings from the Writer in Residence office! Earlier this week, I spoke to a writer struggling with a rule many of us hear over and over … all for TOOLS NOT RULES. Here’s the thing. To craft a good story, we need to show and tell. As authors, we're taking …

What’s your #RPLStory?

… What’s your #RPLStory? Blog Body When I was growing up, my family moved a … when I didn’t have any control over where I ended up. My story might not be as impactful as some of the others we’ve … has helped transform their lives. If you have an #RPLStory, and would like to share it, please contact us ! …

The Barren Grounds and Beyond

… his writing career in 2009. Like so many of us, he has a story to tell and uses the power of the written word to … of Treaty One Territory, is an award-winning Swampy Cree writer with books for people of every age. His 7 Generations … their fantastical new friends, and themselves. "I wanted to write about the foster care system for quite a long time, …

Indigenous Voices: Sharing Our Stories

… to learn more about about Indigenous experiences, history and culture, and to serve as a starting point to …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 1

… a road map Whether you’re a “pantser” (someone who likes to write by the seat of your pants) or a “plotter” (someone who … scenes and conversations you know need to happen for the story to work. (You don’t have to know what those scenes or … Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags Writing …

Ten Steps to Send your Work to a Publisher

… only query letters and chapter samples or a synopsis. Write a synopsis, if required: one-page, present tense – what your story is about, not your plot. Write a query letter: one page with word count, title, …

Books That Became Oscar-Nominated Movies

… hailed as a classic of magazine writing. Now, his moving story of meeting and observing the beloved host of Mister … while racing them. Go Like Hell tells the remarkable story of how Henry Ford II, with the help of a young … be right? Having immersed himself in these men's lives to write the screenplay for The Two Popes, Anthony McCarten …

If you like: Stranger Things

… The Saturday Night Ghost Club by Craig Davidson Davidson writes from the point of view of children during that … Niagara Falls, The Saturday Night Ghost Club tells the story of one life-altering summer when twelve year old Jake … this deeply-affecting supernatural thriller tells the story of five boys coming of age during a dark, fiery summer …

Let's Talk About Racism

… from the time of contact to the present : Indigenous Writes: A Guide to First Nations, Métis & Inuit Issues in …

Moon of the Crusted Snow: A Novel of Survival

… of Survival Blog Body I heard Waubgeshig Rice speak at a writers’ conference last year where he read from his newest … 11 as part of our celebrations for National Indigenous History Month. Register online to join, listen to a great … and chat with the author. Find more National Indigenous History Month programming . Courtney - Community Engagement …

How I Improved My Photography at the Library

… with a coordinating colour scheme and a built-in story about a rabbit in Saskatchewan. It's not perfect, but … been doing professional photography as a journalist and writer for many years, but I never took the time to actually …

3 Tips for Starting Your Novel Part 2

… the importance of conflict and stakes In order for a story to be compelling, something has to drive characters to … order to reach their goals that makes for a truly engaging story. The author’s task is to manipulate the character in … Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence Marketing Tags Writing …

Getting out of your comfort zone

… the limitations of my own life experiences, and to look for writers whose stories and experiences could teach me more …

Shannon Lee Simmons: Worry-Free Money

… finish reading this book. The ultimate romantic adventure story and I’m a big sucker for that.  3. The Telling of … page.  4. Island Girl by Lynda Simmons (my mom!) My mom writes fiction. This is an amazing book set on the Toronto …

One good scare: horror recs for Spooky Season

… last 20 years. An instant classic. Spring (2014) – A love story of the most unusual kind, where a young man meets a …

The not-so-challenging challenge: Reading is good for you

… in all sorts of ways. When we are deeply engaged in a story, our brains tend to mimic the actions and emotions of …

Regina's Most Loved Books of 2019

… Every Day by Jen Sincero Behind Enemy Lines: the true story of a French Jewish spy in Nazi Germany by Marthe Cohn … by Ernie Louttit Strangers in the house: a prairie story of bigotry and belonging by Candace Savage … Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney David Gane - 2019/2020 Writer in Residence Blog Images Short Title Top 2019 Books …

Smells like back to school season

… ends up dying in the same way as a character from a short story she wrote, she finds herself at the center of a murder …

What's wrong with this picture?

… the height of domesticity and familial joy in this end-of-history world. One template, at any rate, with genders easily … Marketing and Communications Select Author of Blog Post Writer in Residence …

Hans Ulrich Obrist Hear Us

… includes a first-person narrative by Burns, telling the story of his life through episodes that, although seemingly … role in the development of the artist's career. This history, like memory, is less contiguous than spontaneous, …

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Children and family

… tips to help prepare your children for learning to read and write: Download a printer friendly version Creating … can access graphic novels online with hoopla or Libby. Storytime Videos Enjoy a fun story time with your child any time any day! Family …