If I Wanted to Write a Book

Publishing July 14th | Hardcover and Paperback | 24 pages

If I wanted to write a book, where would I begin?

Writing a book is exciting. You get to dream up ideas and share your imagination with the world! But creating a story takes time, creativity, and lots of practice. From finding the perfect spark of inspiration to revising draft after draft, there are many steps involved in bringing a story to life.

If I Wanted to Write a Book is the perfect guide for aspiring young authors. With a playful voice and a behind-the-scenes look at the writing process, it shows kids all the different ingredients that go into crafting a story of their very own. This delightful book encourages budding writers and helps them understand that writing is more than just putting words on the page—it’s an adventure!

About the Author

Lisa Collier has a BA in psychology and an MA in education. She has been working in education for twenty-five years, nineteen of those as an elementary and middle school teacher. She teaches all subjects every day, but she especially loves seeing students unpack the magic of reading and the creativity of writing. She loves writing stories, journaling, and writing poetry, and she has always dreamed of writing a children’s book. The inspiration for If I Wanted to Write a Book came from Lisa asking herself, “What would I write about?”

Lisa grew up in and currently lives in Tustin, California. She has two adult children. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and friends. She also loves to visit small towns, good coffee shops, and bookstores, of course!

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