Yes, You Really CAN Write Science Fiction
Meriah Bradley, Guest Contributor
In November, Meriah Bradley discussed “Writing Science Fiction When You’re Not into Science.” Today, she shares 6 more steps we can take to overcome intimidation.
Am I Too Old for “The One Year Adventure Novel”?
Michelle Gonzalez, Guest Contributor
I think all post-highschool writers can empathize with my struggle to make time for my novel. Whether your job is demanding, you have children, are caring for a sick family member, or are just fighting the daily battle against dirty dishes and laundry, life crowds out writing. Here are my tips for making OYAN actually work for you and your writing dream.
How a Map Can Save Your Story
Tineke Bryson, Staff Writer
In last week’s post we tackled the intimidation many of us feel about creating a map for our novels. (Thanks, no thanks, J. R. R. Tolkien.) This week we focus on why we can’t afford to give up the dream or hand off the project to someone else.
Do What Tolkien Did (But Not What You Think He Did)
Tineke Bryson, Staff Writer
Some thoughts on why we writers are often intimidated by fantasy maps
9 Ways to Encourage Creativity in Your Kids
Lisa Pennington, Guest Contributor
Lisa Pennington, of The Pennington Point, is mom to several OYAN students—among them J. Grace Pennington whose guest post we featured last week. The Penningtons are such a creative group, we asked Lisa for pointers for cultivating creativity in our homes.