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Is There Something You Need To Let Go Of?

Is There Something You Need To Let Go Of?

by Stephanie Morrill | May 5, 2021 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement

Exciting news! Go Teen Writers has again made Writer’s Digest’s list of the best websites for writers! We feel so honored by this. Subscribing to Writer’s Digest was one of the first things I did in my journey to publication, so it’s always a...
Could You Blog A Book In One Month?

Could You Blog A Book In One Month?

by Stephanie Morrill | Mar 31, 2021 | Creativity, First Drafts, Guest Posts

I’m so excited for today’s guest, Emilie Hendryx! If you don’t already know Emilie from Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/createexploreread/) now is the time to get to know her. Back in the summer, when I heard Emilie was planning to blog a book...
How Work Paves the Way For Play

How Work Paves the Way For Play

by Shannon Dittemore | Feb 10, 2021 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement, Time Management, Writing, Writing Life

Every writer approaches the practice of writing differently. Some are very practical about it. They write because it is their job. They write because if they don’t they won’t get paid. Even if they’re not currently on assignment, under contract, or...
3 Ways to Find the Flaws in Your Story

3 Ways to Find the Flaws in Your Story

by Jill Williamson | Jan 20, 2021 | Creativity, Editing, First Drafts, Getting Feedback On Your Writing, Learning from Other Authors, Plot, Writing

Last fall, my husband stumbled upon a YouTuber that he greatly enjoys. His name is Ryan George, and he makes short Pitch Meeting videos for the Screen Rant YouTube channel that make fun of the plots of popular movies. You should check them out sometime. You’ll...
How To Grow Into The Writer You Want To Be

How To Grow Into The Writer You Want To Be

by Stephanie Morrill | Jan 6, 2021 | Creativity, Encouragement, Writing Life

Quick note: If you’ve purchased (or received as a gift) Go Teen Writers: Write Your Novel, we want to send you a present! We have a bookmark and a bookplate that we will personalize to you. This is for any copy of Write Your Novel purchased in...
Writing Fiction vs. Writing for School

Writing Fiction vs. Writing for School

by Jill Williamson | Sep 9, 2020 | Author Life, Creativity, Encouragement, Learning from Other Authors, The Craft of Writing, Writing, Writing Life

My first year working in a public school brought to light many differences in how authors write fiction compared to how students write for school assignments. I asked my fourth graders, “How many sentences does a paragraph have?” They were quick to answer: “Five!”...
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