by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 8, 2011 | Uncategorized
Quick reminder – your 100 words are due today. Click here to read details on this round’s prompt. There’s been such phenomenal creativity in this round! I don’t envy the judges, having to decide which are best.Since we’re talking about...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 5, 2011 | Uncategorized
We’ve shifted our focus on Go Teen Writers toward the process of getting published. Some of you have asked about self-publishing, so we’ll be talking about both that and getting published traditionally. I’ve struggled with where to begin our...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 4, 2011 | Uncategorized
Today I’m diving into the first draft that’s been closed for six weeks. I’m part nervous, part excited.I’m wondering, what are you guys working on and where in the writing process are you? Final polish? First draft? Still just an idea?Have a...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 3, 2011 | Uncategorized
Sunday night, my husband I overcame the lousy title and went to see Cowboys and Aliens. An excellent decision on our part.When we talked about titles last week, at some point I told you that a title helps clarify “what it is.” I stand by that principle...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 2, 2011 | Uncategorized
Last round, instead of doing our typical “100 word” contest, we did an elevator pitch/one-liner contest. What a tremendous display of creativity and talent! Below are the winners and some of their entries:First PlaceTonya LaCourse”A shy college co-Ed...
by Stephanie Morrill | Aug 1, 2011 | Uncategorized
This round’s writing prompt is:They say I’m innocent, but I know better.As always, the prompt sentence should be read as the opening line of a novel. Your job is to write the next 100 words like you’re writing the opening paragraph. Which means your...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jul 27, 2011 | Uncategorized
Ugh.When I saw what I’d scheduled to talk about today, I had a brief, inner-toddler moment of “Don’t wanna!”That’s because titles are hard. And even if you work your butt (or your “boom-boom” as my 3-year-old inexplicably...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jul 22, 2011 | Uncategorized
Once upon a time, I only posted on Go Teen Writers twice a week. These days I feel like I could post 7 days a week if I wanted to spend that much time blogging. A reader emailed me to ask, “I was wondering though if you had any advice for me as to how to make a...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jul 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
My husband thinks I’m weird, but I think Pinterest is way fun. I only learned about it on Friday, so I’m pretty new over there, but I’ve started a Teen Writers pinboard that I’ll be adding to as I get more time/discover more resources. I love...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jul 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Real quick – “Sananora,” you’re the winner of Roseanna M. White’s Jewel of Persia. Please email me with your mailing address, and we’ll get that sent to you.Traditionally on Go Teen Writers, we do writing prompts every other Monday....
