by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
Gina here!Yesterday, I talked about the first three mistakes teen writers make. Today I focus on the last four. But whether you’re a teen writer or just new to writing, these are mistakes all beginners usually make. With time and practice, you can master them and make...
by Stephanie Morrill | Feb 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today Gina Conroy is here to talk about 7 Common Mistakes Teen Writers (and new writers) make. She’s giving away a 10 page critique to one lucky commenter. To get entered to win, leave a comment saying what common mistake resonated most with you (or what mistake...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 31, 2012 | Uncategorized
Today I have the privilege (drat! I never spell that word right the first time!) of guest blogging on Gina Conroy’s Writer … Interrupted.I spoke about 5 Things I wish I knew as a teen writer. Also, I shared a picture of me in a very dorky hat....
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
Good morning, guys!The new writing contest opens today. Here are the details:There is no prompt this round. I repeat – no prompt. Instead I’m giving you a set up. The set up is: A character named Alex who is trying to go somewhere.Word...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
The lovely Emily Rachelle asked me if I could please compile a checklist for editing dialogue. I thought that sounded like a great idea, so I did. If the following list seems helpful to you, here is the link for downloading and printing it out.__ Are you trusting your...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
Here are the winners from the first writing prompt contest of the year:First PlaceGillian AdamsJenna Blake MorrisSecond PlaceRebecca PennefatherJyllenna WilkeThird PlaceJordan NewhouseGeorgina CaballeroHonorable MentionsAbigail HartmanRichard Barrett IIMadison...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
One last dialogue exercise for you guys today. This is an exercise I found in James Scott Bell’s Revision and Self-Editing, though he credits Jack Bickham (Writing Novels That Sell) for creating it. It’s possible I’ve mentioned it on here before...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
I’m super excited to have Jill Williamson on the blog today! Jill and I had a chance to spend some QT with each other back in November when we locked ourselves in a stuffy conference room all day and took fast and furious notes about all kinds of things relating...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
Back in 2009, I had the privilege (I never spell that word right the first time – anyone else struggle with that one?) of attending one of Donald Maass’s Writing the Breakout Novel seminars. It was a-mazing. I sat next to Erica Vetsch and we both scribbled...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Super proud of two lovely ladies from the Go Teen Writers community. First:Walks Alone by Sandi Rog is available digitally, or you can preorder a print copy. Jordan Newhouse made the dress that “Anna” wears on the cover! How cool is that??? You can find...
