Book analysis

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Have you ever found yourself staring at a book, wondering how to delve deeper into its meaning? Wondered how literary scholars unravel the mysteries of books, deciphering hidden meanings and appreciating the artistry within? Literary analysis is like peeling back the layers of an onion; it helps y

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In this post, I break down how I approach teaching literary analysis writing to my students in an introductory children's literature course.

Sparkle your child imagination by encouraging them to read books. Encourage your kid to fill in a book review - Book review template KS2 KS1

The best way to learn story structure is to analyze good stories. Can you readily identify each plot point in every movie you see or book you read? Or do terms like ‘inciting incident,’ ‘midpoint reversal,’ and ‘black moment’ leave you confused? In our Learn to Plot Fiction Writing Series: Story Analysis of the movie “Jurassic World” we show you how to recognize each element and provide a Free Plot Template so you can draft satisfying, high-quality stories of your own.

When I wrote my huge guide to book writing (Book Craft) I cut out all the nonfiction tips and strategies last minute; I’d already explored a bunch of material in my writing courses but wasn’t quite ready to share the nonfiction resources. Mainly, because, while I’m proud of the detailed 24 chapter novel outlining templates, […]

venn diagrams of literary madness welcome to my latest literary adventure, where the only consistent theme is chaos and my questionable life choices. after hours of intense venn diagramming (seriously, i think i’ve unlocked a new level of nerd), i present to you a guide that probably makes more sense in my head than it will to anyone else. i’m calling this the utterly chaotic reading guide because let’s face it: life is a mess, and so is my reading list. from love to loss to “what even is…