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Help Me Get to 100 Subscribers

March 7, 2022June 3, 202225 Comments

I've had a goal ever since I started blogging to get to 100 email subscribers. I have wanted to share my writing with the world for so long, and the more people I am able to reach, the better! That's why I want your help to accomplish my goal. I can only reach so many … Continue reading Help Me Get to 100 Subscribers

Fiction Short Story for Teens – February

February 28, 2022April 6, 20226 Comments

Hey everyone! I finally finished my second fiction short story for teens, New Life! This fiction short story for teens is actually a piece I wrote for a magazine called Ugandan Pages, which is edited by a girl named Selah. This story will be featured in her Summer issue, so don't forget to pick up … Continue reading Fiction Short Story for Teens – February

Author Spotlight: Laura Martin

February 21, 2022April 8, 20227 Comments

Well... guess what! I'm doing my first author spotlight post! This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Martin, the author of On the Edge of Extinction, one of my favorite books! Laura Martin is an amazing writer, and I'm so excited for you guys to get to know her. So here we go! … Continue reading Author Spotlight: Laura Martin

How to Write Distinct Character Voices

February 14, 2022May 23, 202211 Comments

God created each human being uniquely, with different personalities. No one person is the same. Therefore their actions, thoughts, and especially their ways of speaking, reflect who they are. They each have distinct character voices. Each and every one of your book characters has their own unique personality, just like people in real life.  In … Continue reading How to Write Distinct Character Voices

9 of my Favorite Young Writer Blogs

February 7, 2022April 9, 202217 Comments

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 they should be. So, in this week's … Continue reading 9 of my Favorite Young Writer Blogs

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?

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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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