by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
A writer emailed me and asked, “I was wondering if you could write a post about naming characters… I know it seems basic, but often I can’t find the “perfect” name for my character! If you have any tips that would be great!”When...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today I want to highlight 3 more writing books worthy of a permanent spot on my shelf. (We’ve already discussed On Writing by Stephen King, Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott, and Writing the Breakout Novel/Writing the Breakout Novel Workbook by Donald...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
This round is a 100-word free write!Your 100 words should read like the opening of a novel. That means you have just 100 words to hook this round’s judges – Christa Allan and Betsy St. Amant – into your story world. It also means you have the...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Instead of doing a prompt sentence last time, there was a “set up.” The guidelines were that it be about a character named Alex who had somewhere to be. Much of the feedback I received from you writers was that this was much more challenging than the...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 16, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hi, there! Rachel Coker here again.I was really encouraged by all the kind comments following my post last month. I’m looking forward to contributing to Go Teen Writers regularly! I love the atmosphere here and would love to answer any of your questions and offer as...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Hope everyone enjoyed their Valentine’s festivities! While I’ve always enjoyed Valentine’s Day (since Ben came along, anyway) I think kids have only made it more fun. McKenna helped me make chocolate covered strawberries, we grilled some steaks, and...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
For kissing characters, that is.Hope everyone really enjoyed their weekend. I predominately spent mine blowing my nose, napping, and watching Backyardigans with my 4 year old, who was also sick and sacked out on the couch. Fortunately, we’re all feeling a lot...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Not sure yet if I’ll be up to blogging tomorrow. My 4 year old is extremely sick (had to rush her to the doctor yesterday when her temp spiked to 104.5) and now I seem to have some variation of her bug. Blah.But I do have the top 20 for you. For those whose...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Don’t forget – today’s the last day to get your 100-word writing contest entry turned in!I’ve been asked a multiple times about recommendations for books about the craft of writing. I’m not sure I’ve ever made a list of the...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m really excited to have Amanda Barratt here today. Amanda is a teen writer whom I “met” on Seekerville. When I saw this self-editing checklist on her blog, I immediately shot her an email and said, “I know you don’t know me, but please...
