Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book? by Ally Carter

I'll be recommending it to new writers (and young writers) especially, since it answers so many questions they often have about writing and publishing.

Aside from that, however, this book is an informative, conversational, and varied introduction to the world of writing. DEAR ALLY, HOW DO YOU WRITE A BOOK is for anyone interested in writing & publishingeven experienced authors who want to see behind the scenes. Carter's sections differ from her guest's by a slight change in font, making it unclear at times who is answering the question. While the structure is logical and organized, there are some issues with clarity. For instance, David Levithan shares his perspective on writing characters who are unlike himself, Zoraida Cordova writes about how her world-building informs her characters' development, and Marie Lu shares the secrets to creating multidimensional villains. While Carter answers the bulk of the questions from her own experience, the guests' contributions offer a balanced approach and ensure multiple viewpoints from this field. With advice from some of children's fiction's brightest stars including Holly Black, Cassandra Clare and Kody Keplinger. Part agony aunt, part writing guru, this writing guide is thoughtful, witty and best of all, useful.

These varying perspectives offer practical advice from how to create diversity in characters without stereotyping or appropriating to how to write professionally. Now Ally and her author friends want to help YOU write the book you've always dreamed of. Gr 7 Up-Carter and a host of popular young adult authors answer young people's questions about how to write, edit, publish, and promote a book.

Dear Ally, How Do You Write a Book? by Ally Carter