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Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: Make a Good First Impression

[Note: Since many of you are working on a new WIP for the 30 day goal, thought I'd repost this writing prompt. …

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Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: The Power of Flexibility

Sometimes, life hands you lemons, no matter how well you’ve planned out your ______ (day, week, life, party, prom, etc). Even though …

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Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: Visualize and BE

“First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do.” -Epictetus I love this quote. Isn’t …

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Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: Using the Green-Eyed Monster for the Greater Good

My Dad called because he was concerned about my lack of blog posts. Apparently, he was worried I’d lost a little of …

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Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: Venturing Outside the Comfort Zone

I started to blog almost 4 years ago because of a dare. My sister insisted that if I really wanted to become …

Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: When the Familiar Becomes Not So

[tweetmeme] “Mom, are you sure we’re going the right way?” Thanks to Wonder Girl, this one question inspired a Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt …

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Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: Who Are You?

Aren’t you glad Halloween is over? I know I sound like a curmudgeon, but seriously, you try finding Halloween costumes that will …

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Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: A Message of Perseverance

It’s hard to write in the summer, when it’s hot and there’s no A/C, when the kids are home and they need …

Write-a-Scene Writing Prompt: Persistence

[tweetmeme] Sometimes, it’s hard to keep moving toward a goal. You’re not feeling well. There are too many things on the To-Do …

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On My Mind…

  • Making a Difference, the Malcolm London Way
  • Chris Crutcher: Ask a Wise Man: On Dropping Out of School
  • Tavi Gevinson: Still Figuring it Out
  • TEDTalk: Elizabeth Gilbert: Your Elusive Creative Genius
  • The Perfect Quote for Today…

Favorite Quotes

"You must be the change you wish to see in the world." -Mohandas Gandhi

"Disobedience, in the eyes of any one who has read history, is man's original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion" -Oscar Wilde

So You Want to be a Writer

  • Alan Rinzler
  • Brooklyn Arden
  • Darcy Pattison
  • Guide to Literary Agents
  • James Scott Bell
  • Literary Rambles
  • Nathan Bransford
  • Plot Whisperer
  • readergirlz
  • Scrivener
  • Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
  • The Bookshelf Muse
  • There are No Rules by Jane Friedman
  • Writer Unboxed

Writers in the Know

  • Adventures in Children's Publishing
  • Amy Butler Greenfield
  • Barry Eisler
  • Becky Levine
  • Beth Kephart
  • Christine Marciniak
  • Chuck Wendig
  • Cynsations
  • David Elzey
  • Ellen Oh
  • Holly Cupala
  • Jeannine Atkins
  • Joe Konrath
  • Kelly Fineman
  • Kill Zone
  • Kristen Lamb
  • Lisha Cauthen
  • Marci Dunn
  • Mike Jung
  • Murderati
  • P.J. Hoover
  • Patty Palmer
  • Robin Brande
  • Sherrie Petersen
  • Tabitha Olson

Writing Awards and Contests

  • Delacorte Press Contest for First Young Adult Novel
  • Highlights Fiction Contest
  • Hunger Mountain's Katherine Paterson Prize for Young Adult and Children’s Writing
  • Lee and Low New Voices Award
  • Milkweed Prize for Children’s Literature
  • National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowship
  • SCBWI Awards and Grants
  • Writer Beware: Helpful Information to Read on Writing Contests

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