by Shannon Dittemore | Apr 14, 2021 | Writing
Have you ever thought about what makes a good villain? I think about it all the time. One of my absolute favorites is Moriarty from the BBC series Sherlock. The actor has filled out the role in compelling ways, to be sure, but it’s more than that. It’s the writing....
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...
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...
by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 13, 2021 | Author Life, First Drafts, Goals, Writing, Writing Life
For the first time in about eight years, I’m drafting a novel on a publisher’s deadline. Oh, I give myself deadlines all the time, and I’ve recently edited a book on a publisher’s deadline, but it’s been nearly a decade since I had to...
by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 23, 2020 | Writing, 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 2020. You can find...
by Jill Williamson | Dec 16, 2020 | Denouement, First Drafts, Story Endings, The Craft of Writing, Writing, Writing a Series
Ending your novel can be tricky. Sometimes you know the ending before you even start writing. Other times the ending might come to you naturally as you’re writing the book. Then there are the times when you have no idea when or how to end your story. Here at Go Teen...
