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9 of my Favorite Young Writer Blogs

There are tons of blogs out there, but often the best ones never get noticed. I love blogging, but I also love reading other people’s blogs. There are plenty of young writer blogs out there which are so amazing, but they don’t always get noticed as much as…

Fiction Short Story for Teens – January

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…

I Wrote an Article for Kingdom Pen

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!…

4 Things You Need to Know When Starting a Blog

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…

Quiz: What Kind of Mermaid Are You?

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,…

Why Should Writers Read Books?

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…

Fan Fiction Written By Caleb: Poppleton’s New House

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…

14 New Year’s Resolutions for Writers

This coming year, 2022, most people are working on their goals and resolutions for the new year. But what about your resolutions as a writer? How can you improve your writing skills this new year? Here are some New Year’s resolutions for writers. Create New Writing Habits: Habits…

8 Christmas Story Starters and Writing Prompts

Christmastime is a busy time for most people, but for those that want to sharpen their writing skills while also having some fun writing a fictional story, writing a Christmas story is a great way to go. I decided to compile a list of Christmas story starters for…

3 Ways to Create Suspense in your Story

Every story-writer wants a good, suspenseful story for their readers. Good suspense keeps your readers interested in the book and makes them want to read more. When I read books, I normally have a time limit for how long I should be reading. Well, if I get a…