Ill be part of the amazing faculty for this years loonsong writers retreat from september 610, and loonsongturtle. Cheryl klein, american continuity editor for harry potter and one of the most popular speakers for conferences across america because she is so chocked full of good advice, has a new book on. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Levine executive editor cheryl klein, author of second sight. After its third printing, i decided i wanted to revise the text, and i sold the new version to w. The bookanistas love cheryl kleins new book, second sight. Second sight demands a modicum of preexisting knowledge. As the title implies, the goal of this book is to give you an editors perspective for analyzing and revising your book. I started putting my talks up on my website in 2005, and at a certain point, writers began asking me when id put them together into a book. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
I spent too much time yesterday trying to make a chart using wordbut i couldnt get the little boxes big enough, yet small enough with margins large enough, and i know. Featuring various cohosts and writers, as well as material from cheryl kleins book second sight and james iphone ipad app the storyometer. Find contacts direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. These editing tools are universal you dont have to be a children s or young adult author to benefit from them. Aug 01, 2018 second sight is no longer available for sale.
Klein steps into another publishing role this week with the release of second sight. An interview with executive editor cheryl klein posted on march, 2012 by barbara krasner in early november 2011, i had the privilege of participating in a new jersey scbwi workshop given by arthur a. Second sight by cheryl klein from where you dream by robert olen butler specificgenre writing. Klein is the author of two books for writers, the magic words. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing. Klein compiled the book from keynotes, presentations, workshops, blog posts, and howtos that she created from 2003 to 2010. Making a cheryl klein book map my big nose and other. Some key ideas and a few talks appear again in the magic words, but as you can see from the table of contents, the two books are very differentabout 75% different, in my estimation. Originally broadcast a single twopart pilot, before being followed by a series of three twopart stories, second sight follows dci ross tanner clive owen, a maverick cop who finds out that he has. Book map, cheryl klein, cheryl klein bookmap example, conferences, scbwi. Norton has acquired cheryl kleins book on writing childrens and young adult fiction. Klein talks about the story behind second sight and her decision to publish the book with pw here. Her many awardwinning credits include continuity editor on harry potter.
First, let me say that cheryl didnt waste one second of her 90 minute slot. Klein s second sight is like these excellent books in many ways. Second sight is a form of extrasensory perception, the power to perceive things that are not present to the 5 senses, whereby a person perceives information, in the form of a vision, about. Cheryl klein business profile the highlights foundation. Levine booksscholastic, where she published a wide array of acclaimed titles for children, teenagers, and discerning adults. Both books draw extensively on her long experience as an. Whether you dream of writing a book for children or young adults, or you want to take a finished manuscript to the next level, it always helps to get a fresh point. Kleins book, second sight an editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults contains a broad collection of. Kleins second sight is like these excellent books in many ways. This will go towards new film equipment, budgets for bigger projects, and my book addiction.
Through writers digest, i signed up for a webinar given by cheryl klein, a senior editor at scholastic. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults, klein will be revising, rewriting, and updating the book. First, let me say that cheryl didnt waste one second of her 90 minute slot and delivered a specific and interesting set of ideas about how to structure and plot your novel. Both books draw extensively on her long experience as an editor in childrens and ya publishing. Featuring various expert guests, as well as material from cheryl kleins book second sight and. Writing great books for children and young adults and second sight. Cheryl, what prompted you to put your talks in book form in second sight. Each episode, cheryl and james draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short. Scholastic supereditor cheryl klein has compiled seven years worth of her conference talks, blog posts, and web features into one book.
A mustread for anybody hoping to write, finish, and publish that first novel, and for. There is a variety of material, providing practical advice for writers, insight into the work that an editor does, and observations on childrens book publishing. Her first book on writing, second sight, was a huge hit and this one adds even more information to help every childrens book. Kleins book, second sight an editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults contains a broad collection of techniques that. She is also the author of two adult books, the magic words. The complete guide to editing your fiction by michael seidman creating character.
Featuring various expert guests, as well as material from cheryl klein s book second sight and james app the storyometer. Ive visited her blog, brooklyn arden, every so often and have been impressed by her ideas, her verve, and her voice. Writing great books for children and young adults and. Each episode, cheryl and james draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and song. The book offers helpful examples and contains several writing.
Since this is a revision of it, should i get this one too. An interview with executive editor cheryl klein posted on march, 2012 by barbara krasner in early november 2011, i had the privilege of participating in a new jersey. Podcast episodes the narrative breakdown the magic. Writing great books for children and young adults, which was published by w. Sep 06, 2016 each episode, cheryl and james draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and song lyrics. Klein is the author of the magic words and second sight. Kleins book, second sight an editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults contains a broad collection of techniques that fine tune the art. These editing tools are universal you dont have to be a childrens or young adult author to benefit from them. This will go towards new film equipment, budgets for bigger projects, and my. Klein is a craftfocused fairy godmotherthe magic words is a wellorganized master class. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults, and three picture books, wings, thunder trucks, and a year of magical thinking. Cheryl klein she has been featured in time and entertainment weekly for her work on the harry potter series.
Someone still struggling to grasp the basics of writing figuring out what a plot is, understanding the difference between point of view and voice, etc. Cheryl klein, american continuity editor for harry potter and one of the most popular speakers for conferences across america because she is so chocked full of good advice, has a new book on writing, the magic words. Writing great books for children and young adults, and more on. Second sight is a form of extrasensory perception, the power to perceive things that are not present to the 5 senses, whereby a person perceives information, in the form of a vision, about future events before they happen precognition, or about things or events at remote locations remote viewing. As part of that deal, second sight went out of print in 2016but i didnt mind that, since the magic words is a better book. May 14, 20 each episode, cheryl and james draw upon their respective experiences in publishing and filmmaking to analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and song lyrics. Im attending scholastic editor cheryl klein s master class this coming saturday, so this week im doing homework i secretly love homework. Klein guides writers on an enjoyable and practicalminded voyage of their own, from developing a saleable premise for a novel to finding a dream agent. Aug 02, 2011 today im interviewing two ya authors, vicky alvear shecter cleopatras moon and erin mccahan i now pronounce you someone else. Levine booksscholastic, and i recently selfpublished my own adult nonfiction book, a collection of essays called second sight.
Jul 11, 2011 through writers digest, i signed up for a webinar given by cheryl klein, a senior editor at scholastic. Second sight an editors talks on writing revising and. An interview with executive editor cheryl klein the. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults by cheryl b. She is also the author of two adult books,the magic words. Norton has acquired cheryl klein s book on writing childrens and young adult fiction. Second sight is a british television crime drama, principally written and created by paula milne, that first aired on bbc one on 9 january 2000. Second sight is an instructive collection of blog posts and speeches given by editor cheryl klein at writers conferences. Someone still struggling to grasp the basics of writing.
Doesnt matter what you purchase, it can be anything. Featuring various cohosts and writers, as well as material from cheryl kleins book second sight and james iphone app the storyometer. Klein a copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Each episode, we analyze popular novels, movies, plays, television shows, short stories, and more. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults. Podcast episodes the narrative breakdown listen via. Cheryl klein is executive editor at arthur levine books, part of scholastic inc. Cheryl klein discusses some of her revision techniques, honed through years of editing awardwinning work at arthur levine books, including harry potter. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults, was published in march.
An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults cheryl b. Kleins book, second sight an editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults contains a broad collection of techniques that fine tune the art of writing. Aug 21, 20 doesnt matter what you purchase, it can be anything. Today im interviewing two ya authors, vicky alvear shecter cleopatras moon and erin mccahan i now pronounce you someone else. Cheryl klein stops by to talk about her new book second sight, an editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children. The book offers helpful examples and contains several writing exercises. Klein s book, second sight an editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults contains a broad collection of techniques that fine tune the art of writing. Ill be part of the amazing faculty for this years loonsong writers retreat from september 610, and loonsongturtle island from september 11, all in beautiful northern minnesota. This fall, scholastic editor cheryl klein moves to the other side of the desk, with her own book, the magic words. Levine booksscholastic, where she published a wide array of acclaimed titles for children, teenagers, and discerning adults, and served as the continuity editor for the last two harry potter books. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults, klein. An editors talks on writing, revising, and publishing books for children and young adults, and the magic words. Whether you dream of writing a book for children or young adults, or you want to take a finished manuscript.
1387 38 330 723 1515 105 300 451 519 1455 1625 936 1199 1495 258 986 297 644 833 1028 993 1411 825 1496 1444 257 186 244