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. The vocabulary is correctly pitched and as they are based on Ben's own pupils, the characters are very realistic.Checklist1. Have you identified the age group for which you wish to write?2. Is your vocabulary appropriate?3. Is your story told from a child's perspective?4. Does your story reflect modern attitudes and lifestyles?5. Will your story appeal to today's child?6. Do your child characters solve the problem themselves?AssignmentWe have all experienced similar incidents to those listed below:" Your sibling got a present and you didn't." You got a present and your sibling didn't." You won a prize." A childhood illness caused you to miss a treat. Page 112" You fell over and hurt yourself and everyone laughed." A muchloved pet died." You were hauled out of your desk at school and told off in front of the whole class for something you didn't do.Think back to your childhood and write down the emotions you felt when such incidents occurred. Page 11310 Sending Your Work to a PublisherSeeing Your Work in PrintSurveys conducted by both the Workers' Educational Association and adult education authorities have shown that over 90 per cent of students enrol on creative writing courses with the intention of learning how to write for publication.Unfortunately, the harsh realities of the publishing world can, for some, come as a terribly cruel shock.Meeting the publisher's requirementsCreativity is, of course, a vital ingredient but even the most gifted writer will fail in their bid to achieve publication if they are unable to fulfil certain criteria. For example, the majority of newspaper and magazine editors expect the manuscript you send them to:" be typewritten or wordprocessed in double line spacing on one side only of white A4 paper" be written to the specified length" cover previously agreed subject matter" have a beginning, middle and an end" arrive by an agreed deadline.The writer who fulfils these requirements and continues to do so again and again is the one who will constantly find markets for their work.Conversely, the writer who produces work of exceptional creativity but fails to comply with the above criteria will usually meet with rejection.Finding the right marketThe following magazines usually welcome good, reliable contributors: Page 114" club" company 'inhouse'" religious" school" special interest.Useful market information, advice on writing techniques and news of developments in the publishing world can be found in a number of writing magazines. Subscription addresses are listed at the end of the book.Playwriting for Your Local Drama GroupIt is notoriously difficult for new playwrights to get their work performed in the legitimate theatre but if you are lucky enough to have a repertory theatre in your locality, keep an eye out for schemes designed to encourage new authors.Regional Arts Councils occasionally sponsor competitions and drama projects and one or two leading playwrights run schemes for young writers. It is worth keeping your eyes and ears open for scriptwriting projects in your area.Working with your local drama groupOne way you may be able to see your plays performed is by contacting your local amateur dramatic company.Published plays are subject to performing rights payments and this is an expense many amateur groups can illafford. Having a tame author who can keep them supplied with imaginative scripts is, therefore, a huge asset and provides the wouldbe playwright with a valuable training ground.Entering CompetitionsCompetitions offer enormous opportunities for writers in every field of writing but perhaps most particularly in the women's magazine market where, for many winners, they can be the first step towards a career as a novelist.Competitions are regularly listed in the writing press and often levy a legitimate entry fee of between £1 and £5, but be aware that some advertisements, particularly in national newspapers, can be misleading [ Pobierz caÅ‚ość w formacie PDF ]
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. The vocabulary is correctly pitched and as they are based on Ben's own pupils, the characters are very realistic.Checklist1. Have you identified the age group for which you wish to write?2. Is your vocabulary appropriate?3. Is your story told from a child's perspective?4. Does your story reflect modern attitudes and lifestyles?5. Will your story appeal to today's child?6. Do your child characters solve the problem themselves?AssignmentWe have all experienced similar incidents to those listed below:" Your sibling got a present and you didn't." You got a present and your sibling didn't." You won a prize." A childhood illness caused you to miss a treat. Page 112" You fell over and hurt yourself and everyone laughed." A muchloved pet died." You were hauled out of your desk at school and told off in front of the whole class for something you didn't do.Think back to your childhood and write down the emotions you felt when such incidents occurred. Page 11310 Sending Your Work to a PublisherSeeing Your Work in PrintSurveys conducted by both the Workers' Educational Association and adult education authorities have shown that over 90 per cent of students enrol on creative writing courses with the intention of learning how to write for publication.Unfortunately, the harsh realities of the publishing world can, for some, come as a terribly cruel shock.Meeting the publisher's requirementsCreativity is, of course, a vital ingredient but even the most gifted writer will fail in their bid to achieve publication if they are unable to fulfil certain criteria. For example, the majority of newspaper and magazine editors expect the manuscript you send them to:" be typewritten or wordprocessed in double line spacing on one side only of white A4 paper" be written to the specified length" cover previously agreed subject matter" have a beginning, middle and an end" arrive by an agreed deadline.The writer who fulfils these requirements and continues to do so again and again is the one who will constantly find markets for their work.Conversely, the writer who produces work of exceptional creativity but fails to comply with the above criteria will usually meet with rejection.Finding the right marketThe following magazines usually welcome good, reliable contributors: Page 114" club" company 'inhouse'" religious" school" special interest.Useful market information, advice on writing techniques and news of developments in the publishing world can be found in a number of writing magazines. Subscription addresses are listed at the end of the book.Playwriting for Your Local Drama GroupIt is notoriously difficult for new playwrights to get their work performed in the legitimate theatre but if you are lucky enough to have a repertory theatre in your locality, keep an eye out for schemes designed to encourage new authors.Regional Arts Councils occasionally sponsor competitions and drama projects and one or two leading playwrights run schemes for young writers. It is worth keeping your eyes and ears open for scriptwriting projects in your area.Working with your local drama groupOne way you may be able to see your plays performed is by contacting your local amateur dramatic company.Published plays are subject to performing rights payments and this is an expense many amateur groups can illafford. Having a tame author who can keep them supplied with imaginative scripts is, therefore, a huge asset and provides the wouldbe playwright with a valuable training ground.Entering CompetitionsCompetitions offer enormous opportunities for writers in every field of writing but perhaps most particularly in the women's magazine market where, for many winners, they can be the first step towards a career as a novelist.Competitions are regularly listed in the writing press and often levy a legitimate entry fee of between £1 and £5, but be aware that some advertisements, particularly in national newspapers, can be misleading [ Pobierz caÅ‚ość w formacie PDF ]