Shonna Slayton

Lessons from Grimm Shonna Slayton

Modern fairy tales and retellings are more popular than ever.




If you've tried your hand at writing one but still feel you're missing something, take a step back and learn writing techniques from the Brothers Grimm.




This companion workbook to Lessons from Grimm: How to Write a Fairy Tale takes you from finding your own fairy tale voice to plotting up to three fairy tales.




Section One: Find Your Fairy Tale Voice




Discover what is unique about the way you write a fairy tale. Whether you want to write royalty tales, twisted tales, or fairy tale romance, these exercises will help you pinpoint key elements that make up your fairy tale voice.




Section Two: Brainstorm a Fairy Tale




Through questions and charts, maps and brainstorming space, you'll be guided through the specifics of genre, character, setting, plot, theme, and fairy-tale magic.

Alternatively, you can use the workbook to assist with editing as you record key elements of your story to make sure you've hit all the marks.




Sections Three and Four: Brainstorm more Fairy Tales




Don't be shy about writing in your workbook! With additional sections three and four, you can brainstorm two more tales or complete a trilogy.




The Grimms' fairy tales are rich with characters, settings, plots, magic, and more than can help you take your tale to the next level. Get started writing your fairy tale today.