By Mary Caelsto Somehow it isn’t as much fun to spend an hour on the treadmill than it is to sit at our computer and work on an exciting scene in our novel. Sure, sometimes it’s fun to go to the gym. Sometimes the eye candy can prompt more stories. The last time I was … [Read more…]
Famous writers have excellent writing advice, but don’t let their words grow into myths that block you before you start. Here are some “myths” of writing that are just that. Myths.
Sometimes all you need is a fresh point of view. Find out where you write best, claim your space, and write!
To follow up on last month’s post, I checked in with a wide range of middle-school- and high-school-age readers and asked them to speak directly to young adult authors. I wanted to hear what they particularly love–and hate–in the young adult novels they read. For the record, I decided to include some middle-school-aged readers because … [Read more…]
Want to overcome writer’s block? That’s right. Care LESS. Trying for perfection when writing your first draft is the best way ever to stop your writing cold. “Should she hold a rose or a daisy?” “What is the significance of each?” “What if her brother was really her cousin? Would that make sense?” “And her … [Read more…]