My Weird Writing Tips

With over 10 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! The ability to put thoughts into writing is an essential skill vital to success in school—from elementary school through college. Bestselling author Dan Gutman helps kids master this important skill with his fun, informative writing guide, My Weird Writing Tips.

Dan offers tricks for spelling hard words, understanding the difference between similar words like “its” and “it’s,” and conquering grammar stumbling blocks like commas and apostrophes. He also teaches readers how to write an engaging story, in line with the grades 2–5 Common Core goals for writing a narrative.

With illustrated appearances from A.J. and Andrea, stars of his bestselling My Weird School series, and with his trademark wacky sense of humor, Dan makes learning the writing and storytelling basics so fun kids will forget they’re learning.

What makes this the one writing book kids will actually want to read?

• Storytelling for Kids: Learn how to come up with great ideas, create characters, and write an awesome story from scratch, even if you think you have nothing to write about.
• Grammar for Kids: Finally understand the difference between tricky words like “its” and “it’s,” and conquer confusing stumbling blocks like commas and apostrophes.
• Spelling Help: Discover Dan Gutman’s hilarious memory tricks and mnemonic devices for spelling even the hardest words correctly.
• Familiar My Weird School Fun: Laugh along with A.J. and Andrea from the bestselling series as they help explain the writing basics in a way that never feels like homework.