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Road Trip Wednesday: What’s Your Novel’s Love List?

Every Wednesday, YA Highway asks a writing- or reading-related question. This Week’s Topic is: Inspired byStephanie Perkins’ post on Natalie Whipple’s blog, what is your novel’s “Love List”? I started writing a list of words that make me excited about writing my story (Working Title, Brotherly Love).  You’ll notice not all of them are positive words. […]

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I DID IT!

Yes, I did just shout that. A couple weeks ago, I mentioned Candace Haven’s Fast Draft class.  Well, I did sign up for it, figuring at worst case it’d be a $20 donation to the instructor.  That’s so cheap for a writing class; it was worth the risk. I’m so glad I did. Because… (can I shout

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I’m Probably a Little Crazy…

I’ve signed up for two online writing classes and I’m considering a third.  This may be a little crazy, but ultimately I think all three can help. The first two are on Margie Lawson’s website (and there’s still time to sign up!): The Art of Developing Great Conflict taught by  Sharon Mignerey 77 Secrets to Writing Young Adult Fiction

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