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Books with author Michael Rosen

  • SideSplitters Fantastically Funny Stories

    Michael Rosen

    Paperback (Kingfisher, June 2, 2005)
    SideSplitters Fantastically Funny Stories by Michael RosenYoung readers will love this collection of rib-tickling tales with hilarious cartoon illustrations on every page. These very short stories feature crazy characters such as a rogue elephant, a nearsighted dentist, and killer germs.
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  • How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck

    Michael Rogan

    Paperback (ScriptBully, Nov. 27, 2018)
    "Five stars. If you are a screenwriter, you need this!"--Tamara Steren - Semi-Finalist, ISA Table Ready My Screenplay contest Want to (finally) learn how to write a movie script with dialogue that's snappy, believable and -- at the very least -- super-entertaining?Want to learn screenplay writing shortCUTS and strategies the masters use -- such as Aaron Sorkin and James L. Brooks -- to generate screenplay dialogue that not only do actors love saying but actually push the story forward?Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple Screenwriting 101 that will show you how to get the most realistic and dramatic dialogue out of your brain...even if you have all the dialogue skills of a Michael Bay film?"Great guide. This is a really great little guide, full of punchy and easily actionable suggestions."--K.M. Weiland - Author, Outlining Your NovelWell, in...How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 3 you'll learn how to write a script with dialogue that crackles off the page and sets you apart from the competition. (Dialogue, after all, is one of the few things people absolutely read when they read a screenplay.)You'll get access to such juicy screenwriting nuggets as:"How to Steal Your Way to Awesome Dialogue" - Feel like your dialogue skills ain't so great? In this chapter I'll show how to have your dialogue "sing" like the masters."Writing Exposition That Doesn't Put Readers in a Coma" - Delivering information in a dramatic ways is the most important job a screenwriter has. In this chapter I'll show you how to "lay track" in a subtle way. "How to Make Sure Your Characters Don't All Sound the Same" - How do you ensure, when learning how to write a screenplay, that your characters are distinct. In this chapter I offer some ninja hacks for avoiding the "One character" scripts."3 Ways to Get as Good as the Pros" - How do you take your screenwriting dialogue game to the next level? Here are some strategies for fast-tracking your dialogue game.And unlike that generic, cliched screenwriting manual that talks about the "Principles of Speech," this guide is written by a former screenplay reader and optioned screenwriter, Michael Rogan of ScriptBully magazine, who can help you write marketable and entertaining dialogue, fast.So, DOWNLOAD How to Write a Script With Dialogue That Doesn't Suck - Screenplay Writing Made (Stupidly) Easy Book 3 TODAY...It may not (instantly) make you as good as Aaron Sorkin. But it WILL make your scripts seem smarter, quicker, and funnier...even if they aren't.Don't believe us? Check out what the people say:Amazon categories:ReferenceMovies & VideoScreenwritingFilmPerforming ArtsTelevisionVideoEducation & TeachingHumor & EntertainmentAuthorshipAuthorsWriting, Research & Publishing GuidesDirection & Production
  • Whats So Special About Shakespeare

    michael rosen

    Paperback (Walker Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 2016)
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  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    Michael Rosen

    Hardcover (Walker Books Ltd, Sept. 5, 2013)
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  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt

    Michael Rosen

    Audio CD (Walker Books Ltd, Aug. 16, 1784)
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  • How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck

    Michael Rogan

    Paperback (Indie Pub Nation, Jan. 21, 2019)
    "This book was straight-no-chaser-practical-kick-ass superb! Where have you been all my life?"--Kimberly K. Parker - Author, Out of the Mouths of Babes: Spiritual Insights for Practical LivingHave you always wanted to learn how to write a book that doesn't suck (and might actually make you some moolah)?Interested in directing your creative energies toward writing nonfiction books that kick serious rear-end and...you know... make a real difference?Looking for a NO B.S. and super-simple guide to writing a book that total strangers pay you money for?"Thanks to this book I am an author. This book helped me write my first book. Thanks to this book I am an author. I would recommend to anyone."--Scott Carlson - Author, Happy Wife, Happy Life: A Marriage Book for Men That Doesn't SuckWell, in...How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck (and Might Actually Sell) - Your No B.S. Guide to Learning How to Write a Non Fiction Book you'll learn, in this no-nonsense book writing tome such strategies as:"3 Pillars to Finding a Kick-Ass Non-Fiction Book Idea" - In this chapter we'll go over my favorite ninja techniques for finding a marketable (and non-sucky) book idea, fast, no matter your experience level or odd interests."Research Tips for People Who Hate Research" - We all know the task of upping your writing nonfiction book requires research. It's just that research can be so much...you know...research. In this chapter I'll show you my best workaround for making the process quick and, dare I say, fun."The Ultimate Guide to an Awesome (and Marketable) Book Title" - Sure, picking a title sounds simple. Until you realize that the key is not just to be relevant...it's to get noticed in a very crowded market. This chapter will show you to strike the perfect balance of originality and adhering to genre conventions. (Trickier than it sounds.)"How to Write Books People Will Love (and Will Create a Rabid Tribe of Readers" - The goal, whether you're writing creative writing nonfiction or a manual on how to install drywall, is not to just to impart information. But to do so in a memorable and life-changing why. This chapter will show you how to make sure readers never forget your awesomeness...and keep them coming back for book-after-book....and so much more!And unlike most book writing guides, this goes beyond the theory and the generic, bland advice and gets right to the actionable intel you need to make writing nonfiction books a lifelong pursuit.So, give How to Write a Book That Doesn't Suck (and Might Actually Sell) - Your No B.S. Guide to Learning How to Write a Non Fiction Book a try...Might not only give you a few more additions to the bookshelp, but might just help you carve out a a whole new career as a full-time author.Amazon categories:ReferenceWriting, Research & Publishing GuidesNonfictionEducation & TeachingBusiness WritingWords, Language & GrammarPublishing & BooksAuthorshipSelf-HelpCreativityAuthorsWriting SkillsBiographes & MemoirsTeacher Resources
  • You're Thinking About Doughnuts

    Michael Rosen

    Paperback (HarperCollins Publishers, Nov. 10, 1988)
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  • Quick, Let's Get Out of Here

    MICHAEL ROSEN

    Paperback (PUFFIN POETRY, Oct. 1, 2015)
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  • We're Going on a Bear Hunt in Somali and English

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    Paperback (Mantra Lingua Talking Pen, March 15, 2001)
    Bright and colourful illustrations accompany this dual-language edition of We're Going on a Bear Hunt. Follow the family's excitement as they wade through the grass, splash through the river and squelch through the mud in search of the bear. What a surprise awaits us all in the cave on the other side of the dark forest.
  • Outrageous Animal Adaptations: From Big-Eared Bats to Frill-Necked Lizards

    Michael J. Rosen

    eBook (Twenty-First Century Books TM, Jan. 1, 2018)
    A fish that walks on land, a frog that makes its own sunscreen, and an insect that can become invisible? Whether to avoid predators, to stalk prey, or to withstand extreme temperatures, Earth's creatures have evolved some outrageous features and tricks to ensure survival.For example, did you know that the geoduck (nope, it's not a duck, it's a clam) can live as long as 160 years? And that the aye-aye, a nocturnal primate, uses echolocation and a long, spindly finger to find and dig up food? Or that in its deep-ocean habitat, the vampire squid uses bioluminescence to startle predators? These are among the many animals that show evolution and adaptation at work.
  • You Wait Till I'm Older Than You!

    Michael Rosen

    Paperback (Penguin UK, Oct. 6, 2016)
    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGET OFF, GET OFF, GET OFF!Well what would you say if your brother kept whacking you with a spoon, or the spider made it all the way up the toilet bowl or your mum made you wear that horrible shirt?Find out in this fantastically funny collection of poems all about growing up from the brilliant Michael Rosen, Children's Laureate 2007 - 2009.
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  • Food Fight: Poets Join the Fight Against Hunger With Poems to Favorite Foods

    Michael J. Rosen

    Hardcover (Harcourt Childrens Books, June 1, 1996)
    Thirty-three poets--including Lois Duncan, Lee Bennett Hopkins, Nikki Grimes, Joseph Bruchac, Jane Yolen, and Charlotte Zolotow--contribute new poems about different foods, in a volume that benefits Share Our Strength's effort to end hunger.
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