tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post2181469890055919968..comments2024-01-12T00:48:48.031-06:00Comments on Go Teen Writers: If you could give your new-writer-self one piece of advice, what would you say?Stephanie Morrillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34405361857119985872017-07-07T09:16:54.971-05:002017-07-07T09:16:54.971-05:00Neat. How come, if you don't mind me asking? I...Neat. How come, if you don't mind me asking? In a nutshell, self-publishing gives you full control and responsibility, which is probably the best and worst thing about it. XP<br /><br />-AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-55160538303247553802017-07-05T13:10:10.584-05:002017-07-05T13:10:10.584-05:00When I was in second grade my then-teacher would r...When I was in second grade my then-teacher would read them to us every day. I haven't thought of that in a while. As for judging books by covers... yeah. -MagsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-55932601968110835262017-07-05T09:36:12.454-05:002017-07-05T09:36:12.454-05:00That's cool. I'm thinking of self-publishi...That's cool. I'm thinking of self-publishing as well. I'm nowhere near ready, but I kind of want to go that route instead of traditional publishing.Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-47671722509311050282017-07-04T10:37:12.100-05:002017-07-04T10:37:12.100-05:00You don't realize yet that the fact that you&#...You don't realize yet that the fact that you're writing down stories makes you a writer. You don't know yet that you can be a writer, though you know people who are alive today are writing books. You don't know yet that it's possible for you ever to be published. You don't know that in another ten years you'll have written some novels and be trying to get one ready to pitch. <br />But you should know you won't be alone. You are now, but someday you'll find other writers, and groups of writers; and you'll be in some groups for a little while and then move on when you outgrow them, but one day you won't be alone in this anymore and that will make a world of difference. They'll tell you that your dreams are possible.<br /><br />I'm doing Camp NaNo! So far it's going really well. We'll see if that keeps up.<br /><br />https://ofdreamsandswords.wordpress.comSophia Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10393680730064003675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-9526519948290203362017-07-04T09:23:09.565-05:002017-07-04T09:23:09.565-05:00I would honestly just tell myself to read more.I would honestly just tell myself to read more.Elisehttp://alittlelesslonely.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-16810361241717248622017-07-04T09:08:17.487-05:002017-07-04T09:08:17.487-05:00@Ivie B: Thanks! Yes, my family helped me self-pub...@Ivie B: Thanks! Yes, my family helped me self-publish two books several years ago, and I've written devotionals/articles for magazines here and there. <br /><br />You're right, once we can develop a thick skin, constructive feedback helps us stretch our limits.<br /><br />@Ms. Morrill: Good to know I'm not the only one who's had to work on it. :)<br /><br />-AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-34305285354615919582017-07-04T07:06:58.586-05:002017-07-04T07:06:58.586-05:00Great advice, Mila. No one is perfect and even the...Great advice, Mila. No one is perfect and even the best selling authors didn't get it right their first try.<br /><br />Ivie Bhttp://iviewrites.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-49589909817112230742017-07-04T07:05:10.548-05:002017-07-04T07:05:10.548-05:00I loved Magic Tree House! I remember not wanting t...I loved Magic Tree House! I remember not wanting to read it at first. My mom often made me read books from the library that I thought looked weird. (I always judge actual books by their cover. Who doesn't?) They turned out to be great. Oh, and 39 clues was awesome, too. They had a bunch of different authors. I never finished all the series. There were different series for that same topic. I finished the first series, but not the others. I may have to look into that even though I think they're middle grade.<br /><br />Faith, you brought up some good memories. :)<br />God bless you!<br /><br />iviewrites.blogspot.comIvie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-77221775826875946502017-07-03T23:14:46.640-05:002017-07-03T23:14:46.640-05:00You will not write perfectly. You will NOT write p...You will not write perfectly. You will NOT write perfectly. Authors do not belt out an amazing manuscript their first try. You must write badly before you can write well. <br /><br />I'm doing camp Nano! The story I'm writing now is actually my favorite that I've ever tried to write. <br /><br />~MilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-51585351475900696432017-07-03T21:04:14.684-05:002017-07-03T21:04:14.684-05:00That would be excellent advice :)That would be excellent advice :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-68409525762610105692017-07-03T21:03:54.987-05:002017-07-03T21:03:54.987-05:00Oh, I can relate! I think many of us start in a si...Oh, I can relate! I think many of us start in a similar place :)Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-52279677363212677182017-07-03T20:58:36.427-05:002017-07-03T20:58:36.427-05:00Sounds like advice that could have been spoken to ...Sounds like advice that could have been spoken to a younger me as well! Hope Camp NaNo goes well for you!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-50217830011598651762017-07-03T20:54:26.874-05:002017-07-03T20:54:26.874-05:00I think the ritual of writing every day is so impo...I think the ritual of writing every day is so important. Great thoughts.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-70357328203076821962017-07-03T20:37:40.095-05:002017-07-03T20:37:40.095-05:00Lots of good stuff in here!
I agree. You can'...Lots of good stuff in here! <br /><br />I agree. You can't let in the voices of too many people early on or you'll get stuck.Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-37856506154485697392017-07-03T20:33:34.392-05:002017-07-03T20:33:34.392-05:00YES. I'm getting better at celebrating small v...YES. I'm getting better at celebrating small victories. I'm glad you mentioned that!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-56202977287216283032017-07-03T20:27:12.706-05:002017-07-03T20:27:12.706-05:00Great perspective, Ivie. Enjoying the process is s...Great perspective, Ivie. Enjoying the process is so important!Stephanie Morrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128389560727867719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-61786449929340770822017-07-03T18:49:17.098-05:002017-07-03T18:49:17.098-05:00I'd tell myself to write for me. Write what I ...I'd tell myself to write for me. Write what I want. Write how I feel. <br />But write. Please write. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926347089281406308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-53890271932186607052017-07-03T18:13:54.135-05:002017-07-03T18:13:54.135-05:00Your writing is not perfect yet. It will take time...Your writing is not perfect yet. It will take time to get there. You still write like a kid, and you will need to practice (and practice and practice) in order to get better.<br /><br />I thought I was writing 'the next Magic Tree House' when I was a beginning writer (my first series obsession... :P) and needed very much to tone down with my arrogance.R.F. Gammonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134854415617023273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-72412953657771759392017-07-03T15:04:38.173-05:002017-07-03T15:04:38.173-05:00A little bit of plotting isn't a bad thing. I ...A little bit of plotting isn't a bad thing. I know you hate outlines, but at least do something. Also, when you keep rewriting the same chapter over and over, maybe the book needs bigger changes? Just saying, Former Self. <br /><br />In case you can't tell, I'm a pantser. I'm doing Camp NaNoWriMo and before I started I had three character sketches and a paragraph that was kind of a summary but not really. I still don't know exactly how I'm ending yet. -MagsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-39874373724555269352017-07-03T12:51:02.243-05:002017-07-03T12:51:02.243-05:00I would give myself the advice to write more. Writ...I would give myself the advice to write more. Write everyday. Don't pressure yourself to do great. Just write. If you try for perfection at first it will always fail, and you will stop writing until you get that perfect idea that probably won't come up until you finish the not so perfect first draft. So write it. Don't give up if you feel like its going nowhere because if you keep writing then you may surprise yourself. Go ahead and move on if you have to from that book but don't stop there in discouragement. Just keep writing. Dreamer07https://www.blogger.com/profile/14827186014646915186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-22504664411320561912017-07-03T11:19:22.298-05:002017-07-03T11:19:22.298-05:00Basically what Jill said. It's okay to write b...Basically what Jill said. It's okay to write bad first drafts. It's okay if there are plot holes. Write a note to yourself to fix it later and move on. Read more than you write and write like no one is going to read it but you. Don't judge yourself for what you write, just write the truth. If you think too much about what other people will think, you'll never write anything unique, much less good. Also, be patient with yourself. Perfection is not attainable, only getting better is. <3Lizzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00402269932600706940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-800465332214150352017-07-03T09:15:14.701-05:002017-07-03T09:15:14.701-05:00Great advice, Ann. Are you published?
Constructive...Great advice, Ann. Are you published?<br />Constructive feedback can be disheartening, but sometimes, it can push us to move forward and do our very best. <3<br /><br />iviewrites.blogspot.comIvie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-26641217672711149172017-07-03T09:13:54.084-05:002017-07-03T09:13:54.084-05:00Thank you, Ann. Your comments are always so sweet....Thank you, Ann. Your comments are always so sweet. Ivie Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07078528126219230207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-29888182579022037622017-07-03T09:09:44.457-05:002017-07-03T09:09:44.457-05:00I can relate, although I think I only threatened t...I can relate, although I think I only threatened to give up once, and it made me sob. :p<br /><br />Pressure tends to suck out all the inspiration for me. Still need to work on easing up. Great advice!<br /><br />-Ann Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024721400572472213.post-85408538840909271452017-07-03T09:02:18.170-05:002017-07-03T09:02:18.170-05:00Celebrate the small victories and don't take c...Celebrate the small victories and don't take criticism to heart. Yes, my book needed serious improvement, but it took a lot of work to get to that point. I should have respected my efforts more instead of letting the constructive feedback tear me up inside. Books aren't written in a day anyway.<br /><br />Lots of great advice here! I love all your answers.<br /><br />-AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com