Being a writer has it's highs and lows, from being paid to make up stuff and work in your pyjamas, to the loneliness of sitting by yourself in your study for hours. However, despite the lows, Brigid Lowry still thinks it's a joy and gives practical advice on creative writing, especially for teenagers. More than just a 'how to' book for young writers, Juicy Writing speaks directly to young people and inspires them to have courage, be themselves and explore their creativity. It's a book to relish, to dip into, to read on the train, to lend to a friend. It will bring out the best in you.

About the Author

Brigid Lowry was born in New Zealand. She now lives there, having spent some time in Australia. In previous incarnations she has been a flower child, a waitress and a school teacher. She has published short stories and poetry as well as adult and young adult fiction. Her novel Guitar Highway Rose was shortlisted for the 1998 Children's Book Council of Australia Book of the Year Award for older readers. She teamed up with her son, Sam, to write Space Camp.

Prizes

" Ages 14+ (and anyone looking for inspiration to write) " Friendly, easy-to-read text covers getting started, getting to know yourself, how to make your writing honest and original, the essential ingredients of character, plot, form, setting, point of view, dialogue, how to make your writing better, and how writing can be part of your life " Also lists helpful and interesting websites " Valuable in schools, for creative writing and poetry classes " By the author of the popular Guitar Highway Rose and Tomorrow all will be beautiful. " Themes: identity, self discovery, creativity

Reviews

As useful to teachers thinking of ways to inspire young pupils as to the young people themselves. A generous and eclectic mix of stimuli, loosely collected into topics, alongside technical know-how useful to all aspiring writers, I found this fascinating to dip into and something I would definitely use in my English teaching. Books for Keeps