Dear Young Scribes
The Writer’s Palette: How to Write Concise Description to Liven Your Scenes
As writers, we have the power to tear down the boundaries of paper and ink when we craft a…
February 8, 2017-
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Dear Young ScribesRe-Evaluate Your Writing Career by Returning to Your Author Dream
Almost every aspiring author dreams of what their life as a published author will look like some day: Multiple…
January 8, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesIs the Writing Journey Worth It?
When I was a fifteen-year-old aspiring author, I emailed a bestselling author asking for writing advice. What she told…
December 8, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesJournaling Prompt Questions to Ask Your Protagonist
Sometimes, we writers can become so focused on writing an enticing, hard-to-put-down plot that we neglect one of the…
November 8, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Qualities Every Serious Writer Needs to Possess
The writing journey is not a smooth, easy ride. There will be setbacks, failures, doubts, and frustrations along the…
November 8, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesWhat is Deep POV, and why is It Important?
Have you ever tried to tell your friends about an experience you had, but they didn’t give you the…
October 9, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesPros & Cons of Signing with a Small Press
I was sixteen when I attended my first writing conference. My goal wasn’t to find a publisher; in fact,…
September 9, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 2
Once you’ve chosen the setting of your book—which we discussed in Part 1 of this series—it’s important to spend…
July 21, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Choose, Develop, & Research a Setting: Part 1
Setting is far more than the backdrop of a novel. It’s the environment that breathes life into a story. It…
June 19, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Create & Maintain a Blog to Build a Readership: Part 1
Savannah asked, “Do you have any tips for people who are new to blogging or would like to start?”…
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Dear Young Scribes10 Tips for Reading Through the Eyes of a Writer
For most writers, our passion to write was birthed from a passion to read. We grew up immersed in…
March 10, 2016 -
Dear Young ScribesBuild a Platform & Increase Chances of Publication
“Does building a platform really increase chances of publication?” This is a question many beginning authors ask when they…
February 19, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career
[bctt tweet=”5 Reasons Teens SHOULDN’T Pursue a Writing Career #teenwriters #writingtips”] When I was 14, I emailed a best-selling…
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Dear Young Scribes, GenreHow to Set Writing Goals and Finish Your Book
[bctt tweet=”How to Set Writing Goals and Finish Your Book #writingtips @tessaemilyhall “] As a teen, you have…
December 29, 2015 -
Uncategorized5 Ways Teen Writers Can Gain Experience & Increase Chances of Publication
[bctt tweet=”5 Ways #TeenWriters Can Gain Experience & Increase Chances of Publication @tessaemilyhall #amwriting”] A degree in creative writing…
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Dear Young Scribes5 Common Writing Mistakes by Teen Writers
[bctt tweet=”#TeenWriters: To avoid weak writing, check your book for these common mistakes #writingtips@tessaemilyhall “] Teen writers: You’re entering an…
October 9, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes10 Teen Authors who Landed Book Deals
Although I don’t believe every teen writer should strive for publication, let’s face it: More and more teen authors…
September 2, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Fun Writing Exercises for Teens to Spark Creativity and Develop Writing Voice
Thanks to my past teen self, I will never run out of book ideas. I spent those years writing pages…
August 25, 2015 -
Dear Young Scribes5 Pieces of Advice for Teen Writers by Former Teen Author
Whenever someone asks if I have advice for teen writers, I tell them three things: Read, research, and write.…
July 2, 2015 -
Dear Young ScribesHow Can Teen Writers Become Published?
“I’m a teen writer. How can I become published?” This is a question I’ve been asked countless times. I,…
June 18, 2015
