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Month: January 2022

Fiction Short Story for Teens – January

January 24, 2022April 9, 20224 Comments

I have decided to create a new habit of writing a short story every month and posting it on my blog! This is the first one I wrote for the month of January. It is historical fiction based on a book I’m reading for history in school. All the characters here are fictional, but the … Continue reading Fiction Short Story for Teens – January

I Wrote an Article for Kingdom Pen

January 21, 2022April 11, 202210 Comments

When you read the title of this blog post, you might think that I actually, finally got around to publishing my novel, Identity. Sadly, not yet. I'm still working on that. But what I did do, is the next best thing: have my writing featured on another website! I wrote a blog post for a … Continue reading I Wrote an Article for Kingdom Pen

4 Things You Need to Know When Starting a Blog

January 18, 2022April 11, 20223 Comments

I recently had someone ask me about my blog and if it was hard at first when I had no followers except friends and family. My answer to the second question was yes. Blogging was, and is, hard, and keeping up with it is even harder. But with faith and persistence (and the four other … Continue reading 4 Things You Need to Know When Starting a Blog

Quiz: What Kind of Mermaid Are You?

January 10, 2022April 11, 202234 Comments

Hey everyone! As most of you probably know, the current book series I'm working on, Daughters of the Sea, is all about mermaids. Although I'm getting kind of old for it, I'm still super obsessed with these amazing fantasy creatures! In the lore of my underwater fantasy world, there are four tribes of mermaids: Ocean, … Continue reading Quiz: What Kind of Mermaid Are You?

Why Should Writers Read Books?

January 10, 2022April 11, 20223 Comments

Being a writer isn't just about writing: it's about improving your skills and learning along the way. But some writers struggle with reading. Why should writers read books? One great way to start writing better is to read more. Reading automatically shapes your ability to write and helps you learn how to write better. But … Continue reading Why Should Writers Read Books?

Fan Fiction Written By Caleb: Poppleton’s New House

January 6, 2022April 11, 202211 Comments

My youngest brother, Caleb, is also an aspiring author. At only age five (though he'll soon be six), he is already writing stories of his own. Today, I will share some fiction by Caleb. One of his favorite picture books to read is the Poppleton series by Cynthia Rylant. Without any prompting, he decided to … Continue reading Fan Fiction Written By Caleb: Poppleton’s New House

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Hi, my name is Annabelle. I am a 14-year-old writer and book enthusiast. I love all kinds of writing, from beautiful poetry to boring emails. I also homeschool with my three siblings. I live in Traverse City, Michigan. I hope you enjoy my blog!

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