Tuesday, November 29, 2011

New Information

I was just looking around Blogger, and I found a cool piece of information. I can make a blog that anyone can post on! I would, of course, restrict it only to followers, but wouldn't that be cool? I wanted to know how many of you would like that idea, and would join that blog to post what you have learned through writing experiences. I have a poll out, so please vote on that, or leave a comment. I hope you all like this idea, because I think it would be really cool for us all to share our knowledge about writing with our comrades.

Later!

Zemmzemm

Monday, November 28, 2011

New Look

Hey, I have a new look for the blog now. Please tell me if you like this new look. I have to admit, I like it better than the last, but it will take me a while to adjust to. All comments and suggestions are welcome. If there is a specific theme background you would prefer me to use, don't hesitate to leave a comment with your suggestion.

Thanks!

Zemmzemm

Thursday, November 10, 2011

PARTY!

I officially have 1006 pageviews! Celebration time! Yay! A new step in the blogging world!

Zemmzemm

Good News!

Ok, good news! I am going to post a lesson post on suspense. How to write it, keep it interesting, and much more! It should be written within the week. That's my goal. So it'll be here soon! Watch out for the next AWESOME lesson post on suspense!


Zemmzemm :D

Thursday, November 03, 2011

Advice for Young Writer... you'll never guess who's!

Hey guys! Today I have advice from none other than Rick Riordan! YAY! Everyone loves Rick. So, anyways... I have some of his young writer tips for you guys. I want you to improve your writing and keep improving!

Here we go!


Q: Do you have any advice for writers?

Rick Riordan’s A: You bet!

  • Most importantly: read a lot. You'll learn how to craft a good story by reading a wide variety of different styles and genres. The best writers are voracious readers.
  • Second, write a lot. Writing is like a sport. To get better, you must practice. Build your writing muscles by writing a little bit every day. Also, don't think what you write has to be perfect on the first draft. No writer ever born could write a perfect first draft. The main thing is to finish what you start. Then go back and revise, and revise, and revise. How do you tackle writer's block? Plan what you're going to write before you write it! Sketch out the main points. That way you won't get to the middle and lose steam (well, maybe not as much, anyway). Power through! It's always more fun and easier to start a story than to finish it, because finishing is hard work. I have two binders full of half-finished stories from when I was young. It was a long time before I ever forced myself to finish something.
  • Finally, Don't give up! I knew I wanted to be a writer when I was twelve. It took me seventeen years before I was published. My first book was rejected thirteen times before it was accepted by a publisher. Even after that, I had to be a professional writer for ten more years before I came up with the idea for Percy Jackson and was able to become a full-time writer! Very rarely, you'll hear about writers getting published when they are thirteen or sixteen or eighteen, but that is EXTREMELY uncommon. Most writers have to work much longer to perfect their craft. Don't get discouraged if you don't get published right away. Stick with it and don't give up. 
  • You shouldn't even think about publishing or submitting a story until you have one finished. No one will want to talk to you until you have a finished product, because that's the first test you have to pass. Can you actually finish something? Anyone can have a good idea. Many people can write a few good pages. Very few can actually finish a manuscript. Once you have a completed manuscript, then and only then you should get a copy of the Writers' Market, available in many libraries and bookstores. This is an excellent how-to guide that will walk you through the process of getting published and provide a list of possible agents and publishers.
Why thank you Rick! Everyone thank Rick! (even though he's not actually here!)

Hope this helps,

Zemmzemm 8-)