Revision Power - Finding the Best Words to Write With
REVISION POWER by Cindy Rogers
“Revision Power: The Best Words to
Write With (previously entitled Word Magic) is a writing book like no other …
joyful, exuberant, witty, and wise. It manages to be many things at once: a
celebration of language, an examination of its mysteries, and an invitation for
writers of every ilk to pick up their pens and join the party. Wonderful.”
— Kate DiCamillo, author of Tale of Despereaux, a Newbery Medal Winner, Because
of Winn-Dixie, a Newbery Honor Book, Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride, a Theodor
Seuss Geisel Honor Book, and The Magician’s Elephant, among many others.
“So,
if you want to know secrets that E. B. White knew—and who doesn’t—reading this
book can help you learn the tricks that transform good work into amazing work
especially if you need help with an intent attention-grabbing title, an
irresistible hook, or memorable conclusion? Loaded with examples from both
children’s and adult literature, Revision Power, also contains writing
exercises so you can practice honing your own skills.”
— Sharon White, SCBWI
Bulletin.
“This book is full of fascinating writing techniques, many of which
were new to me. It will be as indispensable to a word lover as a hardware store
is to a tool lover.”
— Marileta Robinson, respected writer, English teacher,
and Editor with Highlights for Children for more than 20 years.
“Any student
of writing would profit from reading Revision Power: The Best Words to Write
With. The rewards include a refined ear for language, a broader and more conscious
choice of strategies, and (not least) the pleasures of Cindy Rogers wit.”
—
Jane Resh Thomas, author of over a dozen books, winner of the Kerlan Award for
children’s literature, and faculty adviser at Hamline University’s
MFA program. Her titles include Behind the Mask: The Life of Queen Elizabeth,
the adventure Blind
Mountain, and the
historical novel The Counterfeit Princess
280 pages