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The author of Ella Enchanted has penned a volume of amiable advice for would-be young authors. While the writing tips are fairly standard (show, don't tell; use dialogue; know your characters), the friendly, conversational tone, concrete examples of story-starters, and frequent reminders to "Save what you wrote" and "Have fun!" make this guide accessible, instructive, and enjoyable to read. Ind.