Dear Ally, How Do I Write a Book?

Problem plot lines? Character chaos? Ask Ally! The definitive guide to writing from one of teen fiction''s best-loved authors.

Writing finally has its own agony aunt in bestselling author, Ally Carter.

Always wanted to write? Not sure how to begin, or what to do with tricky characters or pesky plotlines? Ask Ally! Ally Carter is the internationally bestselling author of Gallagher Girls, Embassy Row and Heist Society. Known for her gripping plots and adventures that combine danger and glamour in equal measure, Ally knows how to write brilliant books for teen and YA readers.

Now Ally and her author friends want to help YOU write the book you''ve always dreamed of. Part agony aunt, part writing guru, this writing guide is thoughtful, witty and best of all, useful.

With advice from some of children''s fiction''s brightest stars including Holly Black, Cassandra Clare and Kody Keplinger.