{"product_id":"how-to-build-a-story-or-the-big-what-if-9781534438439b","title":"How to Build a Story . . . Or, the Big What If","description":"From bestselling author Frances O’Roark Dowell comes a “fresh, interesting, and unique” (Kirkus Reviews) guide to storytelling that breaks down the sometimes-daunting writing process into straightforward, doable steps, just right for budding writers!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIf you’ve written anything, ever, you’re already a writer—so, congratulations! As many aspiring authors know, though, telling an actual, complete story is, well, a different story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nAs unfinished drafts pile up and writers’ block strikes, it may start to feel like there’s a special formula to finishing a project that you’re just not getting. But crafting a story isn’t magic, if you have a little know-how! And here it is—know-how! In her witty, clever way, critically acclaimed author Frances O’Roark Dowell explains the storytelling process with simple, easy-to-understand steps. Follow along as she shares sample stories and identifies building blocks and obstacles to conquer—all hilariously illustrated, in a way that’ll have you typing all the way to the end of your own story.","brand":"Atheneum Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42826453155920,"sku":"9781534438439B","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8173\/5760\/files\/9781534438439-l.jpg?v=1785905876","url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/products\/how-to-build-a-story-or-the-big-what-if-9781534438439b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}