Eric Elfman facts for kids
Eric Elfman is an American author who writes exciting stories for young readers. He is best known for his books about science fiction, fantasy, strange events with UFOs, and the paranormal. He has written more than 14 books for teens and middle-grade readers.
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Eric Elfman's Writing World
Eric Elfman has created many amazing worlds and characters in his books. He often writes about topics that spark the imagination, like aliens and spooky happenings.
Author of Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books
Elfman has written several popular books. He worked with another famous author, Neal Shusterman, to write the Accelerati Trilogy. This series is a thrilling adventure for young adults.
Some of his other well-known books include:
- Almanac of Alien Encounters (published in 2001)
- Almanac of the Gross, Disgusting, and Totally Repulsive (published in 1994)
- Very Scary Almanac (published in 1993)
Teacher and Writing Coach
Besides writing his own books, Eric Elfman also helps other people become better writers. He has worked as a teacher at the Big Sur Children's Writers Workshop. He has also given writing advice at a workshop in Carson City, Nevada, led by author Ellen Hopkins.
As a private writing coach, Elfman has helped many successful authors improve their stories. Some of the writers he has worked with include:
- Veronica Rossi, who wrote the bestselling book Under the Never Sky.
- Meg Medina, an award-winning author known for Yaqui Delgado.
- Barry Wolverton, author of Neversink.
- Stacey Lee, who wrote Under a Painted Sky.
Screenwriter for Movies
Eric Elfman's storytelling skills are not just for books. As a screenwriter, he has also written scripts for major movie companies. He has worked with famous studios like DreamWorks, Universal Studios, Walden Media, and Disney. This means he helps create the stories you might see on the big screen.
