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Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Mindset as an Author – Guest Post from Grace A. Johnson
Heya, TWNers! I’m back today with another guest post from the one and only Grace A. Johnson! She truly needs no introduction as she’s practically become something of a TWN legend around here. 😉 Grace is one of my dearest friends AND the publisher who’s giving Don’t Let Me Go and the rest of the Lost Empire series a chance to sit on the shelves! It’s safe to say I wouldn’t be the person or writer that I am today without her support, guidance, love, and encouragement. She’s a wonderful young lady, both inside and out, and I’m SO excited to see where God’s going to take her in the…
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How to Balance School and Writing
One of the hardest parts of writing is actually making time to write. Whether it's school or a job, life can get in the way of our best intentions to write. But if you're ready to get serious about your writing this semester and want some help in balancing school and writing, then TWN's got you covered with a few great tips!
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Last Name Ideas for Writers (+ survey for my Redbubble shop)
Need a last name for your fictional character? Well, look no further because Teen Writers' Nook has created a list of last name ideas right here!
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Girl Name Ideas for Writers
Are you struggling to find a name for your female character? Well, look no further because Teen Writers' Nook has created a list of ideas right here!
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Debunking Writer Lies 101 with Natasha Joy
Today TWN features author and blogger Natasha Joy on for a post on debunking writer lies and myths!
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Should you only write happy endings? (Three book endings that *almost* made me cry)
Writers always focus on the right way to begin a story but what about on the right way to END the story? Issabelle is breaking down the three common types of story endings with tips on the best way to leave your story that will give readers the most impact.
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Boy Name Ideas for Writers
Are you struggling to find a name for your male character? Well, look no further because Teen Writers' Nook has created a list of ideas right here!
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6 Questions to Ask that Will Help with Character Development (Plus Newsletter and Hiatus Announcements) // Write a Book with Me Episode Three
Characters. They make or break a novel. No matter the story, the message, the plot... if the reader doesn't care about your character, it won't have the same impact. That's why character development is so important. But don't worry, because today, TWN has got you covered!
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6 Tips for Creating Your OWN Mythical Creatures!
Hi, everyone! This is Alana, but I’m now Madeleine. First off, I want to say that I am really, really, really sorry that I haven’t replied to any of the comments on my previous post “How I Brainstorm Ideas”. I plan to have all of the comments posted and replied on both that post and this one by the end of this week. Now about the post. I am currently working on a writing project that has many animals in it. Some of the animals are real animals that exist in our world and other are animals in mythology / folktale stories or what I have made up. My…
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Every Author Should Answer This ONE QUESTION Before Writing // Write a Book With Me Episode Two
Are you sure your ready to begin drafting your next WIP? Join TWN today for an insight on the one important question every author should know the answer to, even though most can't answer this!
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5 Things All RESEARCHING Authors Should Know // Write a Book with Me Episode 1
Does your current project require extensive research but you're unsure where to even begin? Do you google a couple of words, check out a couple of books from the library, or something entirely different? Today Issabelle is covering the top 5 tips she follows in the researching process. Join TWN for the first episode in the brand-new Write a Book with Me series!
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Redefining Success // Teen Writers’ Rally FINAL Post
Join us today as we wrap up our biggest writing event with a post from Issabelle encouraging you to relook at your idea of success!
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Want a Higher Word-Count? Learn How to Type FASTER With These 5 Tips! // Guest Post from Mary @ Wild Writing Dreams
I am SO excited to be featuring Mary today with her guest post all about writing faster! Do you spend hours writing, only to peck out a few words? Do you get frustrated with how long it takes you to write a couple thousand? Then join TWN today as Mary unlocks her five best tips for writing faster.
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Interview with Hannah Currie // Teen Writers’ Rally Day Four
Today I am interviewing Hannah Currie, author of Heart of a Royal and the newly released novel, Bring Her Home. Join me for day three of the rally!
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Interview with Chawna Schroeder // Teen Writers’ Rally Day Three
Join TWN for day three of our first-ever Teen Writers' Rally with an interview from the author of Beast and The Vault Between Spaces: Chawna Schroeder!
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Interview with Kara Linaburg // Teen Writers’ Rally Day Two
Join TWN for day two of our first-ever Teen Writers' Rally with an interview from indie author Kara Linaburg!
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3 Ways to Kick Out Writer’s Block // Teen Writers’ Rally Day One
The 2022 Teen Writers' Rally begins with a post from TWN's very own Katherine Perry. She is giving us the best three ways to defeat writer's block once and for all!
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Three Key Ways to See Growth In Your Writing
Do you want to make growth with your writing but you're unsure how? You try so many different techniques, yet nothing seems to work. Or maybe you're overwhelmed by all the different types of advice and resources available on what you should or shouldn't do and now writing is more work than fun. Join me today as I offer the only three things you need to try to see growth in your writing!
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Breaking Down the Three-Act Story Structure
The three-act story structure is one of the most well-known story structures. But what exactly IS it and how can you use it for YOUR story? That's what we're unpacking today at Teen Writers' Nook!
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Storyboards: Visually Plotting Your Novel (+ FREE PRINTABLE TEMPLATE!)
Ever tried plotting your novel with a storyboard? In this post, Katherine will share some ideas on how to create a storyboard with a free printable template!