Making of The Giant Forest

By Bill Belew and Mia Belew

Ask yourself:

• Do you have a deep love for storytelling?
• Do you desire a special connection between you and your children.
• Are you looking for a shared creative endeavor?

Discover a remarkable gift that will ignite your imagination and empower you to create something extraordinary with your child/ren: The Giant Forest - Making of a Preteen Novel.

 

Authored by an endearing father-daughter duo, this captivating book serves as a roadmap to crafting an enchanting story alongside your child. Step into the world of collaborative storytelling as you unravel the secrets of writing a mesmerizing six-book series. From the initial spark of an idea to overcoming creative challenges, and all the way to the final stages of proofreading and illustration, this guide is a trusted companion.

 

But this book is so much more than a manual. It's a testament to the power of shared dreams and the strength of perseverance. It chronicles the incredible journey undertaken by a father and his 11-year-old daughter as they weaved together over 2,000 pages of imaginative storytelling.

 

As you delve into the pages, you'll be treated to an exclusive alternate ending to their book, The Giant Forest. Will you align with Team Mia or Team Dad? The joy lies not only in the destination but also in the choices made along the way.

 

Go beyond the ordinary and embrace a gift for yourself that will:

• Strengthen the bond between parent and child, creating cherished memories and deepening their connection.
• Unleash their shared creativity and passion, allowing them to leave a legacy of inspiration.
• Embark on an adventure that will ignite their imaginations, opening the door to a world of limitless possibilities.

The Giant Forest - Making of a Preteen Novel is not just a book; it's an invitation to embark on an extraordinary journey together. It's a canvas where dreams come to life and a source of inspiration for aspiring authors of all ages.

 

Grab the gift of shared storytelling and let you and your child's creative spirits soar as you bring your imaginations to life.

 

At the end of the book there are two bonus stories and a surprise that you will not see coming. 

 

Get your copy now.

• Language: English
• Publisher: GrowingUpAimi
• Release date: Jan 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781393140214

Book preview

Bill & Mia Belew

Making of The Giant Forest - Alternate Ending

How a Father and Middle School Daughter Collaborated to Write a Novel for Preteen Readers - with Alternate Ending

First published by GrowingUpAimi.com 2019

Copyright © 2019 by Bill & Mia Belew

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Contents

1. Introduction

2. Step 1 - Find and Make Time to Spend Together

3. Step 2 - Talk & Listen to Your Preteen

4. Step 3 - Emphasize Reading

5. Step 4 - Show them a Love for Books

6. Step 5 - Give Them Something to Talk About

7. Step 6 - Suggest the Book Writing Idea Based on Want

8. Step 7 - Agree on the Kind of Book

9. Step 8 - Brainstorm On and Offline

10. Step 9 - Set Deadlines and Meet Them

11. Step 10 - Complete a Timely Rewrite

12. Step 11 - Get Professional Help

13. Step 12 - Formatting and Publishing

14. What Next?

15. Friends Come in All Flavors The Alternate Ending

16. How the Endings are Different

17. A Taste of 144 Discussion Questions

18. Last Things Last

19. For the Fun of It

20. Bumblebees

21. The Back of the Book

22. If I Have My Way

23. Last Things Last - Really This Time

1

Introduction

I (Dad) get asked questions. I don’t always get asked the questions I want, but I get asked.

For instance, I get asked:

How did you get your 11-year-old daughter to focus on writing a 60,000-plus word book with you?

What were the steps you took to make that happen - the co-authoring process?

How involved was she in the whole writing process?

How involved were you?

Why do you have two endings?

Were there really two endings?

Are the endings significantly different?

Can we tell you which ending we like the most?

Are you two working on anything else?

I’d rather be asked:

Where can I buy your book? I mean, who doesn’t want more people to read their books, right?

Can I tell all my friends about your book? This happens sometimes, but usually from people who don’t have many friends.

Can I buy a few hundred copies of your book to give away? Tough to answer… Not!

Can we use your book in our reading group of 2,000 kids, 200 kids, or even 20 kids who meet in the local coffee shop? Or in an after-school book club? We’ll be there!

Can we use your book online for our writing group? It’s been done.

Can I review your book on my YouTube, Instagram, or BookTok channel to my 2,000,000 subscribers? Of course, you can! Usually.

Would you like to be on my podcast to 20,000 people who