Conversations about my writing usually go something like this: "How is your book going?" "It's going." "When will it be published?" "It's a work in progress," I usually say with a sigh. And it is. Compiling a book of any kind takes months or, more often than not, years of work. For instance, the drafts…
Great news! On Literative.com, a website for writers to hone their craft, my piece "When People Watching" won first place in the June writing contest. This month's contest was supported by Endless Beautiful, an organization dedicated to inspiring writers and artists alike. You can view my winning piece here, as well as the second and…
Congratulations to Chloe Coates for being the first poetry winner of the 2B or Not 2B website! Every month there will be a new winner pertaining to all genres of writing, so keep a look out for new artists featured on this blog. Doors to Life by Chloe Coates What are we, man, woman, child,…
Even if the Winter Solstice doesn't arrive until December 21st, I can't shake the feeling that it's officially Winter. The Christmas trees are up, holiday music plays through every radio station imaginable, final exams approach our calendars quietly, and the time to write is far and spaced between. It is difficult to write at such…
Feeling doubtful about our work is much better than feeling prideful. Right?
There seems to be a lack of publishing opportunities for teens to take advantage of. However, those that exist act as phenomenal launching pads for teen writers. Here are a few I am familiar with.
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