Archives
July 2016
- 29: Two Simple Words: “thank you” (3)
- 27: Short Story: Kameradschaft (0)
- 26: Poem: The Tied Feet (0)
- 25: Psychic Distance Writing Exercise (0)
- 22: Music: Does it Help or Hinder Your Writing? (0)
- 20: Poem: A Machinery of Affection (0)
- 15: How to Stay Focused on Writing in an Attention Economy (1)
- 12: July Drama Prompt: Summertime Memories (1)
- 07: Short Story: In the Blood-streaked Dress (0)
June 2016
- 30: Short Story: Hear, Hear (3)
- 21: Don’t Leave Your Writing Journal at Home! (0)
- 14: Creative Non-Fiction: I Must Have Words (4)
- 08: June Drama Prompt: Time in a Bottle (0)
May 2016
- 26: Sparkling Clean Writing: How to Revise Fiction (0)
- 24: On Writing Magazines and Other Writing Resources (0)
- 17: Book Review: Journey to Eternity (4)
- 11: Short Story: Prison Cell (0)
- 04: Letter: “LTC will always be my alma mater.” (0)
April 2016
- 29: April Fiction Prompt: Saving Ella (short story) (2)
- 27: Does the Size of a Writer’s Vocabulary Matter? (2)
- 25: Four Lessons I Learned From Blogging (2)
- 21: Fiction Prompt: The Silly Knight (short story) (0)
- 19: Fiction: The Clown Depression (a poem) (2)
- 13: Fiction: A Childish Fear (short story) (0)
- 08: How I Became a Better Writer (4)
- 07: Fiction: That’s Not Me There (a poem) (8)
- 05: April Drama Prompt: Future’s Slime (0)
- 01: Review: Polly Workbook 5 is Magic (0)
March 2016
- 30: March Fiction: Suns Only Know How to Scorch You (a poem) (2)
- 23: Classic Novels: Still in Their Prime for Aspiring Authors (0)
- 22: What to Do When You Dislike a Book (0)
- 17: Freelancing: The Wealth of Upwork (part 2) (2)
- 11: in the hall (a poem) (0)
- 10: Letter From the Editor: Creative Writing in an Attention Economy (0)
- 07: Writing Groups: Two Pens Can Be Better Than One (0)
- 04: Freelance Writing: The Wealth of Upwork (part 1) (3)
- 02: March Fiction: the wings of a butterfly (a poem) (1)
February 2016
- 29: The Art of Responding to a Writing Prompt (0)
- 24: Writing Quotes We Love (0)
- 22: February Fiction: Winter’s Song (a poem) (0)
- 17: February Fiction: Geometry (a poem) (0)
- 09: Designing a Cover for Your Book (0)
- 04: February Fiction: The Optician’s (a poem) (0)
- 03: Giveaway: Enter to Win a Private Coaching Session with Laura (2)
- 02: Winners of the February Giveaway (2)
January 2016
- 29: Using Weather Symbols in Fiction (0)
- 27: An Impossible Demand (short story) (0)
- 25: Five Tips for Capturing Your Writing Ideas (0)
- 21: January Fiction: The Final Story (short story) (0)
- 19: Writing is My Shelter of Words (1)
- 14: Letter: LTC is a “Second School” for Aspiring Writers (4)
- 12: Setting Strategic Writing Goals for the New Year (0)
- 06: January Fiction: Crimson Histories (a poem) (0)
- 04: My Fight with Deadlines (4)
- 01: On Writing Festive Fiction (1)
December 2015
- 30: December Fiction: Vein Mail (8)
- 29: December Drama: Giving In (0)
- 25: Acrostic Poem: Christmas (0)
- 23: Five Gifts for Writers (0)
- 18: Letter: Constant Comfort (0)
- 15: December Drama: On the Street Corner (2)
- 10: Enter to Win Laura’s New How to Get Published Workbook (3)
- 09: December Fiction: The Last Man on Earth (a poem) (0)
- 08: Book Review: Paralyzed Dreams (0)
- 03: Fantasy Feature: Merry Christmas (2)
- 02: December Fiction: Wordsmith (a poem) (0)
November 2015
- 27: November Drama: Remember? (0)
- 25: November Fiction: The Sun Rises in the East (short story) (0)
- 20: NaNoWriMo Rebels (0)
- 18: November Drama: Of Death and Deception (0)
- 16: The Pros and Cons of CreateSpace (4)
- 06: November Fiction: Red (short story) (2)
- 05: Letter: Never Stop (1)
- 03: November Fiction: Red Moon (a poem) (0)
October 2015
- 30: Halloween Writing Week Part 3 of 3: Be Realistic (0)
- 28: Halloween Writing Week Part 2 of 3: Dramatic Irony (0)
- 27: October Drama Prompt: Kidnapped (1)
- 26: Halloween Writing Week Part 1 of 3: Creating Suspense (0)
- 23: October Fiction: Silence (a poem) (2)
- 21: Why Writers Need to Read (2)
- 14: Creative Non-fiction: Making Dreams Come True (3)
- 07: October Fiction: An Old Man’s Dream (a poem) (3)
- 05: Letter: LTC is a Home for Writers (0)
September 2015
- 30: September Fiction: Timekeeper (a poem) (1)
- 28: September Drama: My Kind of School (4)
- 24: Creative Non-fiction: Writers Are Insane (0)
- 22: September Fiction: Chiaroscuro (a poem) (2)
- 16: September Fiction: Artistic Motion (a poem) (0)
- 15: September Fiction: To Grasp a Pencil (short story) (1)
- 10: 5 Ways To Keep Writing This School Year (3)
- 09: September Fiction: If Only She Could (a poem) (5)
- 08: September Drama Prompt: High School and the Pentagon (0)
- 03: The Fit Writer: How to Stay Healthy While Writing for Hours (1)
- 02: Letter: Kind Words from a Junior Author (3)
August 2015
- 26: Polly Fanfiction Challenge: How I Became a Vampire (6)
- 20: Four Good Reasons to Write Nonfiction (0)
- 19: Formatting a Fiction Manuscript: Creativity versus Rules and Submission Guidelines (0)
- 18: August Fiction: A Living Paradox (short story) (0)
- 15: Junior Authors Short Story Contest Feedback: Category 6 (6)
- 13: Book Review: Forever Green by Anne Lu (1)
- 12: August Drama Prompt: The Artists’ Picnic (1)
- 11: From Text to Voice: The Power of Spoken Word Poetry (0)
- 06: Why Writers Need Thick Skin: Part 2 (0)
July 2015
- 31: July Fiction: That Summer (a poem) (6)
- 30: Six Ways to Silence Your Literary Dragon (2)
- 22: July Drama Prompt: Ice-cream (monologue) (0)
- 21: Step 2 of the Writing Process: Do Some Research (0)
- 17: Creative Non-fiction: Four Little Words (3)
- 14: July Drama Prompt: In the Heat of the Moment (monologue) (0)
- 09: Short Story Introduction: A Lesson in Hooking Your Reader (2)
- 08: Outside the Realm of Anglo-American Authors (2)
- 07: July Fiction: Rainy Days (short story) (2)
- 02: Journal Entry: Is “undescriptive” a word? (3)
June 2015
- 30: June Fiction: Sidewalk Chalk (a poem) (0)
- 29: The Story Kitchen: Elements Of A Story (4)
- 25: June Fiction: An Ode to Pavement (a poem) (0)
- 23: Step 1 of the Writing Process: Get an Idea (0)
- 22: June Fiction: Crossroads (a poem) (1)
- 19: Why Writers Need Thick Skin (1)
- 17: A Step-by-step Guide to Setting Up a Book Club (0)
- 16: June Drama Prompt: The Present, Not the Past (0)
- 11: Creativity and Diversity in Fanfiction (0)
- 10: Book Review: Echoes of the Past by Sylvia Nica (0)
- 09: June Fiction: Sidewalk Promises (short story) (0)
- 04: Time Crunch: Balancing School, Life and Creative Writing (2)
- 03: How I Know I’m a Writer (a poem) (1)
- 02: Confidence: The best way to make it as a writer! (1)
May 2015
- 28: May Fiction: Role Model (short story) (0)
- 26: Asian Literary Festivals (0)
- 25: Flashes and Flickers (a poem) (0)
- 20: May Fiction: White Childhood (a short story) (2)
- 19: Literary Event Feature: Bay Area Book Festival (0)
- 15: How Book Clubs Can Help Your Writing (1)
- 13: May Drama Prompt: Duelling Characters (0)
- 12: Weekly Writing Challenge: 16 Lines x 3 Short Stories (1)
- 08: Scrivener vs Word (0)
- 07: May Fiction: Precious (a poem) (0)
- 06: What’s Wrong with YA Literature (0)
April 2015
- 30: Does every Texan wear a 10-gallon hat? Blacklisting Clichés in Realistic Fiction (0)
- 29: Tips for Creating Detailed Fantasy Settings (0)
- 28: Optioning: Selling Your Stories to Film & TV Producers (2)
- 24: Book Review: Just Perfect (0)
- 22: Letter to the Editor: Appreciation for Polly’s Story (2)
- 21: April Fiction: Flurries and Epiphanies (short story) (0)
- 17: Social Media Tips for Young Writers (1)
- 14: How I Know I’m a Writer (creative non-fiction) (1)
- 10: April Fiction: Road Trip (short story) (4)
- 09: Getting Back to Writing (0)
- 07: The Ups and Downs of Fanfiction (0)
- 02: Writing Female Characters: The Dos and Don’ts (4)
- 01: How do I know I’m a writer? (a poem) (0)
March 2015
- 31: The Quest for Writing Inspiration (0)
- 25: School Blog Ideas: How I Launched the “Monty Sponge” (0)
- 24: My Literary Twin (0)
- 20: March Fiction: The Grass of a Queen (a short story) (0)
- 19: Writing Non-fiction: Three Reasons it Might be “Write” for You (0)
- 18: Intermedia Arts: Programs for Young Writers in Minnesota (0)
- 12: Book Review: The Other Lizzi Faith (0)
- 11: Writing Trends vs. Writing What You Love (2)
- 10: March Fiction: Kyle is Perfect (short story) (0)
- 05: March Fiction: A Lover’s Lullaby (a poem) (1)
- 04: Being a Teenage Writer (1)
- 03: Review: Rory’s Story Cubes (0)
February 2015
- 27: Judging Poetry and Short Stories: It’s Easy and Not Easy (0)
- 25: February Fiction: Imprint on Life (0)
- 19: February Fiction: Snap (1)
- 17: The 5 Best Canadian Story Settings (1)
- 12: February Fiction: Room (2)
- 10: Writing for Yourself v. Writing for Others (1)
- 06: February Fiction: Roe’s Love (0)
- 04: 3 Tips for Finishing Your Writing Project (0)
- 03: Breaking Down the jaBlog! Monthly Fiction Prompt (0)
January 2015
- 30: Creative Non-fiction: Why I Write (2)
- 29: January Fiction: Destiny (short story) (0)
- 28: On Reading Ayn Rand: Philosophy in Fiction (0)
- 22: Interview with Author Laura Michelle Thomas: On Writing, Freedom of Speech and Charlie Hebdo (0)
- 22: January Drama Prompt: The Beginning (0)
- 21: January Fiction: A Gift of Warmth (a poem) (0)
- 20: Judges’ Comments for the 2014 Junior Authors Poetry Contest (3)
- 16: January Fiction: Catch (short story) (0)
- 15: January Drama Prompt: The Shadow and the Light (monologue) (0)
- 13: Try Writing Something New This Year (0)
- 09: January Fiction: Storybook Ball (short story) (0)
- 06: Interview with Author Sharon Shinn (0)
- 02: Letter from the Editor (4)
December 2014
- 29: An Introduction to Fanfiction (4)
- 27: December Fiction: Seaside Enlightenment (short story) (2)
- 19: Letter to Santa from a Junior Author by Cindy Green (0)
- 18: Three Reasons Young Writers Should Write Non-fiction (0)
- 17: Letter to Santa from a Junior Author by Hiya Chowdhury (2)
- 12: 2014 Winner of the NaNoWriMo Polly Prize: My NaNoWriMo Journey (1)
- 11: December Fiction: Rhonda Middleton (short story) (3)
- 09: How to Create a Unique Story Using Things You Know (0)
- 05: December Fiction : Contrast (short story) (3)
- 03: December Drama Prompt: The End (2)
- 01: 12 Great Gifts for Writers of All Ages (4)
November 2014
- 24: Review of Laura’s New Novel Writing Workbook (0)
- 22: Selling Yourself: Book Tour Reflections (3)
- 19: November Fiction: Through Dancing Eyes (a poem) (0)
- 18: Six Tips for Writing When You Don’t Want To Write (2)
- 13: November Fiction: Tempo of Hope (short story) (5)
- 12: Getting Into the Writing Mindset for NaNoWriMo (0)
- 11: The Plea of a Fallen Soldier (a poem) (4)
- 07: Junior Authors Writers Conference Short Fiction Winner: Anything Can Happen (0)
- 05: What Laura Thomas Does for Young Writers (1)
- 04: Junior Authors Writers Conference Short Fiction Winner: Overkill (1)
October 2014
- 31: Book Review: A Sparkly Butterfly for Cinnamon (0)
- 30: NaNoWriMo vs. NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program (1)
- 27: Ian’s Reading List for Anytime in the World (0)
- 23: October Fiction: Death’s Day Off (short story) (0)
- 21: Website Review: Figment (2)
- 17: Readers Who Write (1)
- 15: October Fiction: Best Friends (short story) (0)
- 14: Crafting A Great Title (0)
- 09: Halloween Blog Ideas (0)
- 08: How to Format Dialogue (0)
- 06: October Fiction: Red String (short story) (1)
- 03: How Scriptwriting Can Improve Your Writing and Your Career Options (0)
- 02: Book Review: Isabelle of Cerebellum (0)
- 01: Sana’s Back-to-school Reading List (0)
September 2014
- 29: What Young Writers Need Most: Poe-tree (a poem) (1)
- 25: September Fiction: Stories of Paint (short story) (1)
- 23: Book Review: The Naked Storyteller (1)
- 22: 10.5 Free Blog Sites for Writers (2)
- 19: PC vs MAC: The Writer’s Debate (0)
- 17: September Fiction: The Victory (6)
- 16: Self-Publishing: A Personal Experience (0)
- 12: How to Establish a Writing Career When You Are Young (0)
- 10: September Fiction: Under the Noon Sun (short story) (1)
- 08: Seven Tips for Finishing Your Novel or Other Writing Projects (1)
- 05: The Word On The Street: Canada’s Urban Book Party (0)
- 04: A Discussion of Settings in Popular YA Novels (2)
- 03: September Fiction: What’s Done is Done (short story) (0)
- 02: Book Review: 91 Days of Fall Poetry Inspiration (0)
August 2014
- 29: August Fiction: Our Hourglass (a poem) (1)
- 28: Submission Tips From Our Junior Editor for Non-fiction (0)
- 27: What it Takes to Finish Your Novel (3)
- 26: August Fiction: The Unnamed (short story) (5)
- 25: Rhiannon’s (Winter) Summer Reading List for Aspiring Writers (0)
- 22: 109+ Books to Read (4)
- 21: Submissions Wanted: Young Voices Magazine (2)
- 20: August Fiction: Love Equivalent to War (a poem) (0)
- 19: National Scholar’s Institute Writing Workshop (1)
- 18: Five Free Writing Resources Every Junior Author Should Use (1)
- 15: August Fiction: Beach (a poem) (3)
- 14: Interview with Author Gina Damico (2)
- 13: The Life of a Writer (3)
- 12: Interview with Author Jacqueline Pearce (2)
- 11: August Fiction: Time is Sand (short story) (4)
- 08: Book Review: Pearls Among Stones by Christena AV Williams (2)
- 07: How to Perform a Poem: Five Steps to Success (3)
- 06: Tips for Writing a Short Story (15)
- 05: Book Review: Story Time for Kids by Sadaf Tausif (2)
- 01: Do Schools Really Help Young Writers? (2)
July 2014
- 31: Interview with Author Susan Beth Pfeffer (1)
- 30: How to Hook Your Reader with a Winning Beginning (11)
- 29: Let Summer Holidays Inspire Your Writing (0)
- 28: July Fiction: Rest (a poem) (0)
- 28: No Computers, No Cell Phones, No Internet (3)
- 25: How to Blog Your Way to Success (0)
- 24: Interview with Laura Thomas About the Junior Authors Writers Conference (5)
- 23: July Drama Prompt: Writing Buddies (1)
- 22: Why Young Writers Love Miami (2)
- 21: Proofreading Tips from our LTC Insiders (0)
- 18: Erin’s Summer Reading List for Junior Authors (0)
- 16: July Fiction: A Living Hell (short story) (0)
- 15: Book Review: Only for You by Tista Ray (0)
- 14: Three Places to Find Inspiration for Character Names (8)
- 12: 10 x 10-word Poems from Around the World (5)
- 11: July Fiction: No Good (short story) (0)
- 09: Before You Submit (3)
- 08: Review of Polly Wants to Be a Writer by Edward Mak (0)
- 07: Poetry Lives Here: A Fundraiser for Young Canadian Poets (0)
- 04: Interview with Michelle Halket of Central Avenue Publishing (1)
- 03: July Fiction: An Indian Summer Day (a poem) (2)
June 2014
- 30: Review of Polly Wants to Be a Writer Workbook #2: Write an Essay (0)
- 27: June Fiction: Living the Performance (a poem) (10)
- 26: Hong Kong Literary Festivals for Young Writers (0)
- 25: Helping Young Writers Succeed at Camp NaNoWriMo (1)
- 24: Natasha’s Summer Reading List for Aspiring Writers (3)
- 23: June Fiction: Birth (a poem) (3)
- 20: Opportunities for Junior Authors in Pakistan (6)
- 18: June Fiction: No (short story) (2)
- 17: Guernsey Literary Festival and International Writing Contests (2)
- 16: Literary Diversity: What Books Are You “Eating”? (1)
- 12: June Fiction: Infinitesimal Freedom (a poem) (0)
- 11: The Problem with Pen Names: A True Story (2)
- 09: How to Write a Professional Email (4)
- 06: Interview with Author Linda DeMeulemeester (0)
- 04: How to Write a Comparative Essay: Comparing Books and Movies (1)
May 2014
- 30: Review of Polly Wants to Be a Writer by Hannah Brown (0)
- 29: Interview with Author and Poet Michelle Barker (0)
- 27: Using Fiction to Express Your Opinion (0)
- 26: Without a Hitch: Winner of the UK Junior Authors Writers Conference Fiction Contest (4)
- 22: Tips for Creating Good Characters (3)
- 21: Speech Tips for Young Writers (2)
- 20: May Fiction: Blood Bound Book (a poem) (0)
- 14: Braille Creative Writing Contest by CNIB (Canada) (2)
- 12: May Fiction: Tailor a Tale (0)
- 09: Review of Polly Wants to Be a Writer, Novel and Young Writers Guide (0)
- 08: Voiceworks: The Magazine for Young Australian Writers (0)
- 07: Finding Creative Writing Inspiration Through Music and Art (0)
- 06: Junior Authors Poetry Contest 2013: More Judges’ Comments (1)
- 05: May Fiction: A Book Full of Life (a poem) (1)
- 02: Mary Sue Characters: Who They Are and How to Deal With Them (0)
- 01: Empathy: Use It To Create Powerful Stories with Impactful Characters (0)
April 2014
- 30: Leakey’s Bookshop in Inverness Inspires Young Writers (1)
- 28: Polly Fan Fiction by Taha Hussain: How I Became a Vamperwolf (5)
- 25: Teaching Shane Koyczan and Modern Poets in Schools (0)
- 24: Interview with Author Charlie Cochrane (4)
- 23: Five Reasons to Keep Reading During Exam Season (1)
- 22: April Fiction: When You Fall in Love (a poem) (7)
- 21: Interview with Author Joseph Delaney (1)
- 17: The Effects of Book Banning on Young Writers (1)
- 16: April Fiction: To Dream or Not to Dream (short story) (3)
- 15: Review of Disconnect (a novel) by Lois Peterson (0)
- 14: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature and Interview with Winning Young Author Venika Vachani (7)
- 11: April Fiction: 9.81m/s^2 (5)
- 10: A Writer’s Blues: Will I ever get Published? (2)
- 09: Polly Wants to Be a Writer Fan Fiction by Journey Meyerhoff: How I Became a Vamperwolf (0)
- 07: International Festival of Authors: What’s in it for young writers? (0)
- 04: April Fiction: If Time were a Fall (poem) (0)
- 03: The Importance of Literature and the Written Word (0)
- 02: Submission Tips From Our Junior Editor for Fiction (2)
March 2014
- 31: March Fiction: To That Child, I’m Sorry (0)
- 28: Guildford Book Festival and The Junior Authors Writers Conference (2)
- 27: Interview with Author Laura Michelle Thomas (3)
- 26: March Drama Prompt: Upturned Faces (2)
- 25: Book Review: The Break Away Sisters (2)
- 24: Guildford UK: Home of the Junior Authors Conference and Lewis Carroll (1)
- 21: Review of Polly Wants to Be a Writer Workbook: Write a Short Story (1)
- 20: Pursuing Creative Writing in the Philippines (3)
- 19: March Drama Prompt: The Perfect Date (0)
- 18: Accept Criticism but Tune Out the Haters! (1)
- 17: March Fiction: White and Gold (1)
- 14: Conflict and Experiences Make Great Writing (0)
- 13: Interview with Author Katherine Garbera (0)
- 12: The Ghost Tour of Guildford: Getting Into the Spirit of Writing (0)
- 11: From Wannabe to Published Writer: Training Your Literary Dragon (0)
- 10: Eight Ways to Write a Good Female Protagonist (7)
- 07: Polly Fan Fiction by Sylvia Nica: How I Became a Vamperwolf (0)
- 06: Child Writes Helped Me Live My Dream (0)
- 05: March Fiction: Pot of Gold (a poem) (0)
- 04: Review: The Last of Us by Naughty Dog (0)
- 03: Interview with Author Lil Chase (0)
February 2014
- 28: First-round Feedback: 2013 Junior Authors Poetry Contest (14)
- 27: February Drama Prompt: Okay (0)
- 26: Interview With Michelle Sagara West (0)
- 25: Research Tips for Writing Historical Fiction (3)
- 21: February Fiction: They Just Were (1)
- 20: Interview with Author and Storyteller Grace Quansah (0)
- 18: Love Your Characters Like Yourself (7)
- 17: Bragging Rights: The 3-Day Novel Contest (0)
- 16: Letter to the Editor from Pakistan (0)
- 14: February Fiction: Metal Heart (a poem) (0)
- 14: Letters to the Editor of jaBlog! that Won the Valentines Workbook Giveaway (2)
- 13: Washington’s Whatcom Young Writers Writing Club (0)
- 12: February Fiction: A Fictional Romance (1)
- 11: Ghostwriting: Interview with Author Ian Shircore (0)
- 06: Interview with Literary Agent Lindsey Fraser (1)
- 05: Writing Good Horror: The Do’s and Don’ts (3)
- 03: February Drama: Elinor and Daniel (1)
January 2014
- 29: Has English Literature and Language Degenerated Over Time? (1)
- 28: Polly Fan Fiction by Mia Martins: Vampire Hallucinations (0)
- 27: Newlands Corner: Inspiration for Writing Conference Participants (1)
- 24: Writing Is Perseverance, Dreams, and Believing in Yourself (2)
- 23: January Fiction: The First Moment (0)
- 21: Young Willamette Writers: Supporting Young Writers in Portland, Oregon (0)
- 17: Polly Fan Fiction by Ian Sifton: The Wolf Within (1)
- 14: January Fiction: The Vagary of Winter (0)
- 13: Eight Tips to Help You Edit Your Short Story or Novel (1)
- 10: Vlog #5: What is a short story? (9)
- 09: January Fiction: Clay – Words of Wisdom From A Young Child (a Poem) (2)
- 08: How to Tackle the Influence Influenza (2)
- 03: Book Review: Melancholic Delight, A Novel (2)
- 02: Three Reasons Why Being a Writer Is Like Being an Athlete (0)
December 2013
- 31: Ten Reasons to Keep Writing in 2014 (0)
- 30: Polly Fan Fiction by Lindsay Warner: Friends With a Vamperwolf (4)
- 27: Literature Awareness Club: Reviving a Favourite Pastime (0)
- 18: December Fiction: How my Brother (and in a way I) Got Santa Fired (2)
- 17: Texas Organization Sends Writers Into Schools: Meet WITS (0)
- 16: 2013 Winner of the NaNoWriMo Polly Prize: What NaNoWriMo Did for Me (0)
- 13: Polly Fan Fiction by Cathy Yan: How I Became a Vamperwolf (0)
- 12: On The Wild Moors of Scotland: Three Tips for Setting a Story (0)
- 11: December Fiction: A Reindeer Crashes Kwanzaa (1)
- 10: Children: The Most Talented Authors (0)
- 09: How to Write a Better Story by Tweaking the Tension (0)
- 06: Top 10 Reasons to Attend the Junior Authors UK Conference in May (2)
- 05: December Fiction: Nobody Believed Me, Not One (0)
- 04: Vlog #4: How to Create a Believable Antagonist (0)
- 03: Novel Showcases the Struggles of a Teen Writer (0)
- 02: WAPPY: Writing, Acting, Publishing Project for Youngsters (4)
November 2013
- 29: Writing Is the “Thing” I Was Looking For (2)
- 28: Polly Fan Fiction by Erin Harvey: How I Became a Vamperwolf (2)
- 27: Vlog #3: Formatting a Character’s Thoughts (0)
- 26: Young Writers, You Can Create Political Change (0)
- 25: Polly Fan Fiction by Katie King: How I Became a Vamperwolf (4)
- 22: 826 Valencia: San Francisco’s Hidden Oasis for Young Writers (0)
- 21: (Another) 5-Star Review of Polly Wants to Be a Writer (0)
- 19: Vlog #2: Don’t Ask for Feedback on an Unfinished Manuscript (6)
- 19: Self-publish or Find a Publisher? (2)
- 15: Avery St. Pierre Reviews Polly Wants to Be a Writer (0)
- 14: Vlog#1: Common Formatting Mistakes Young Writers Make (0)
October 2013
- 29: Halloween Fiction Feature: Copses (2)
- 29: Halloween Fiction Feature: Fear of Solitude (0)
- 29: What if Laura had a You Tube Channel? (11)
- 28: Halloween Fiction Feature: Halloween Has You Now (2)
- 27: Halloween Fiction Feature: My Sister’s Werewolf (2)
- 24: What’s in a name? J.K. Rowling as Robert Galbraith (0)
- 21: Micro Fiction Winner: Marlowe Evans (0)
- 18: Interview With Self by a Teen Writer (1)
- 16: Get Ready for NaNoWriMo (5)
- 11: Three Thanksgiving Writing Prompts (0)
- 07: Write a Plot You Care About (1)
- 02: Sample Poem With Feedback #4 (2)
September 2013
- 30: Interview With Ned Vizzini (0)
- 25: Lead Judge Comments On Short Story Contest Entries (25)
- 23: Sample Short Story With Feedback #11 (1)
- 20: Tackling Big Writing Projects and Dealing With Too Much Plot (0)
- 18: Paying attention: Tips for writing better descriptions (0)
- 16: Sample Poem With Feedback #3 (0)
- 13: Writing Basics for Beginners (2)
- 11: What She Said: Writing Effective Dialogue (2)
- 09: Sample Short Story With Feedback #10 (0)
- 06: Writing Is My Escape (1)
- 05: Go From Wannabe Writer to Professional Writer: Ten Tips (7)
- 03: Sample Poem With Feedback #2 (0)
August 2013
- 30: From Bookworm to Writer: Lessons From Successful Authors (1)
- 27: Sample Short Story With Feedback #9 (0)
- 23: Should You Stress About Naming Characters? (1)
- 21: The Writing Process and When to (Not) Give Up on an Idea (1)
- 19: Poem With Feedback #1 (4)
- 16: Six Tips for Writing Good Characters (0)
- 14: Five Ways to Beat Your Writing Fears (0)
- 12: Short Story With Feedback #8 (0)
- 09: Music: A Secret to Easier and Better Writing (0)
- 07: Writer’s Block Is Not Real (6)
- 05: Short Story With Feedback #7 (3)
- 02: Four Short Story Editing Tips (0)
July 2013
- 31: How to Win a Creative Writing Contest (3)
- 29: You Might Become the Greatest Writer (0)
- 26: Short Story with Feedback #6 (0)
- 23: Writing Is My Cup of Tea (0)
- 19: A Young Writer’s Thoughts About English Class (5)
- 18: Tips for Writing a Short Story (2)
- 15: The Seeds of Characterization (1)
- 12: Interview with Author Laura Michelle Thomas (0)
- 10: Recipe for Good Writing: Serves 8 (0)
- 08: Sample Short Story With Feedback #5 (2)
- 04: Writing Style: A Sigh Is More Poignant Than a Scream (0)
June 2013
- 30: Laura’s thoughts On the Last Day of the 6th Junior Authors Short Story Contest (6)
- 26: You Are Only a Writer When You Write (0)
- 24: The Writer’s Mind (0)
- 21: Interview With Author Steven Lochran (0)
- 20: Writing Is Playing With Words (0)
- 19: Artemis Fowl Review (0)
- 13: Write Just for Fun (0)
- 12: Creative Writing is Like Acting (0)
- 07: Sample Short Story With Feedback #4 (2)
- 06: Author of Vampire Novel Shares Writing Tips (0)
- 03: Where Emediong Finds Story Ideas (0)
May 2013
- 31: 10 Reasons to Write an Expert Book (0)
- 31: Interview With Author Nino Ricci (0)
- 30: The Best Writing (0)
- 29: I’m Going to Keep Writing (2)
- 16: Sample Short Story With Feedback #3 (0)
- 16: How to Slay Writer’s Block (0)
- 13: Interview With Author Cristy Burne (0)
- 06: Say Goodbye to Writer’s Block (0)
April 2013
- 29: The Art of Writing for Career-minded Writers (0)
- 24: Sample Short Story With Feedback #2 (2)
- 22: Is Your Piece of Writing a “Waste of Time”? (0)
- 19: Circular Versus Linear Plots (0)
- 17: Sample Short Story with Feedback #1 (24)
- 16: The Benefits of Reading for Writers (0)
- 12: Five Tips That Will Improve Your Writing Output (0)
- 10: Your Best Writing is Your Most Personal Writing (0)
- 08: Creating a Character-centric Plot (0)
- 03: Let the Big World Read Your Words (0)
March 2013
- 25: Get Vivid: Show Don’t Tell (0)
- 22: How Not to Write to an Editor (0)
- 20: Writing Completes Me (1)
- 13: Four Fiction Writing Tips From Rome (2)
- 13: There Is No Right Way to Write (0)
- 09: Aspiring Writer, Build Your Vocabulary! (0)
- 07: Tips for Very Young Writers (21)
- 01: The Power of Descriptive Words (0)
February 2013
- 27: The Best Sign of a Good Book (0)
- 25: The Blank Page (0)
- 21: Writer’s Block (0)
- 19: Setting Is an Important Element of Fiction (0)
- 15: Finding Support for Your Writing Career (2)
- 10: I Love Writing (0)
- 08: Five Ways to Fight Writer’s Block (0)
- 06: The Day I Started My Writing Career (7)
- 04: How to Show an Editor Respect (0)
- 02: Do You Dream of Becoming a Writer? (0)
January 2013
- 30: The Future of the Written Word (3)
- 30: What’s Your Writing Place? (5)
- 25: Write Like You are Scribing a Drunk’s Tale (1)
- 22: Ten-minute Writing Warm Up (0)
- 19: Writing Is More Than Words (0)
- 18: When Writing, Focus on the Words (0)
- 18: How to Format Your Manuscript (181)
- 18: Writing: I Am Going to Say It (2)
- 15: Define: Writing (1)
- 10: Writing: It’s a Powerful Word (1)
- 09: Peace Through Words (3)
- 08: Writing Is Like a Tap (2)
- 07: What Writing Means to Me Now (1)
- 03: Pencils Instead of Fists (0)
- 01: Just Tell Your Story (1)
December 2012
- 29: How to Edit Your First Draft (0)
- 28: Writing Is Risky Business (1)
- 27: Writing, Writers and “Instant Appreciation” (2)
- 22: The “Write Stuff” and “Bum Glue” – Have You Got Them? (0)
- 20: The World Needs Words (2)
- 17: The Beauty of Writing (0)
- 16: Glorious Is the Written Word (1)
- 12: Write to Overcome Writer’s Block (1)
- 09: Overcoming Writer’s Block and Filling the Blank Canvas (0)
- 07: Quick Steps for Writing a Personal Essay (0)
- 02: Two Ways to Cure Writer’s Block (0)
November 2012
- 28: Writing From Experience (0)
- 27: Plot Planning and Avoiding Saggy Middle Syndrome (0)
- 13: Writing is Something I Love (0)
- 09: Get Lost In Your Own Fictional World (0)
- 05: The Secret to Writing a Great Press Release (0)
October 2012
- 30: I Don’t Know What to Write (0)
- 29: How to Start Writing a Novel (0)
- 26: Emotion in Writing (2)
- 24: How to Be a Writer (0)
- 08: Show Don’t Tell (1)
- 01: Ten Places to Find Story Ideas (7)