Dear Young Scribes
Young Writer, You Are Enough
I was fifteen years old when I officially decided to launch my writing journey. I began by devouring books…
August 9, 2018-
-
Dear Young Scribes
Insta-Savvy for the Socials: 5 Tips for Boosting Instagram Growth – Guest Post by Caroline George
Social media provides a new frontier ready for settlers. We gaze at its complex landscape of influencers, followers, and…
July 9, 2018 -
Dear Young Scribes
How to Create a Marketing Plan for your Book—Before it’s Contracted
Marketing isn’t exactly an author’s favorite job. After all, aren’t writers supposed to keep producing books and rely on…
March 9, 2018 -
Dear Young Scribes
3 Gifts Authors Offer Their Readers
Let’s face it: There isn’t a guaranteed and instant pay off for the writer who works hard at finishing…
December 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesHow to Prepare For Pitch Sessions at a Writing Conference
I attended my first writing conference when I was sixteen-years-old. This is what lead to the publication of my first…
November 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesBalancing the Elements of Fiction – Part 1
Have you ever noticed how some authors tend to focus too much on writing certain fiction elements, yet ignore…
October 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesCreating & Maintaining a Blog to Build a Readership: Part 2
In the previous post, we discussed how writers can build a blog readership by establishing a brand, deciding on…
August 21, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesWhat’s Wrong With Adjectives & Adverbs?
When I was in elementary school, I was taught to incorporate as many adjectives and adverbs into my stories…
August 9, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesHow New Writers Can Build an Impressive Writing Resume with Zero Experience
Aspiring authors are frequently advised to build a writing resume in effort catch the attention of an agent or…
June 8, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesPublishing Terms Every Aspiring Author Should Know
If you’re planning to attend a writing conference any time soon, it may be wise to freshen up…
April 8, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesTips for Surviving the 6 Seasons of a Writer’s Life
If you’ve been in the industry long enough then you probably know by now that the writer’s life is…
March 8, 2017 -
Dear Young ScribesThe 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 -
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?”…
April 12, 2016 -
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
When I was 14, I emailed a best-selling author asking for writing advice. Rather than receiving an encouraging response…
January 14, 2016 -
Dear Young Scribes, GenreHow to Set Writing Goals and Finish Your Book
As a teen, you have plenty of time to continue to grow in your craft and finish your…
December 29, 2015
We love helping your growing in your writing career.
