by Stephanie Morrill | May 18, 2020 | Writing Contests
Many, many thanks to our final round judge, Olivia Smit! Olivia was once a participant in our contests but now that her debut novel, Seeing Voices, is out in the world, she’s kind enough to judge for us. Thanks, Olivia! If you entered the contest and have not...
by Stephanie Morrill | May 11, 2020 | Writing Contests
Congratulations to the following writers who made the top 15 (which turned into 17 because math is hard) in our 100-word contest: AdiAmanda UngleichAnna TaylorAshley SchallerAva RoxaneBethany BaldwinEmily LoJC StonemichaelJoy WoodburyKenzieMara CobbMegan GerigMicaiah...
by Stephanie Morrill | May 4, 2020 | Writing, Writing Contests
I’m super excited to announce that another 100-word contest starts (and ends!) today! Here’s how these contests work: Your entry is the prompt sentence + 100 words. The prompt for this contest is: Seeing an unfamiliar vehicle pull into the driveway next door filled me...
by Stephanie Morrill | Apr 27, 2020 | Beginning Writer's Guide To Finishing A Novel, Climax, Denouement, Story Endings
Today is my last post about the drafting process, though not the last post in this series! Next week, there will be a writing contest, but it will only stay open through Monday night. I wanted to let you know now so that you’ll remember to check the blog next...
by Stephanie Morrill | Apr 20, 2020 | Beginning Writer's Guide To Finishing A Novel, Story Endings, Writing
Help arriving after the dark moment is an element of stories that follow the hero’s journey framework. You don’t have to have it to tell a good story, but it’s a great opportunity for your side characters to shine and can be one of the most meaningful scenes in the...
