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What are The Six Parts of a Memorable Character? by Drew Carson

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Please welcome Drew Carson, today's teen contributor, for his first appearance at RANDOM, and be his fan. I am! (Be sure to read his BIO below.) Also, Drew will be a regular teen contributor. We can't … [Continue reading...] about What are The Six Parts of a Memorable Character? by Drew Carson

Kate, a Giant, and a Query Makeover

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Please welcome Kate, RANDOM's young author for the day. Be her fan! Kate has written a MG novel and needs help on her query letter. Her goal is to find an agent. As many writers know, finding an agent … [Continue reading...] about Kate, a Giant, and a Query Makeover

How Two Teens Collaborated with Saffina Desforges To Publish Their First Novel

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If you're familiar with my blog, then you know I love to encourage teen writers. But let me tell you a secret: I learn from them. Truthfully. That's why I invite them over here every Friday. When I … [Continue reading...] about How Two Teens Collaborated with Saffina Desforges To Publish Their First Novel

Underground Guide For Maxing Productivity, by Drew Neuenschwander

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Drew Neuenschwander, a writing student from Taylor University, stays after class at the Write-to-Publish Conference this past June. He asks Rowena Kuo, Executive Editor for Written World … [Continue reading...] about Underground Guide For Maxing Productivity, by Drew Neuenschwander

Amy Green, Novelist and Her Book Give-away

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Please welcome Amy Green, awesome author, and join me in being HER FAN. I met Amy at the Write-to-Publish conference this summer before she left for her internship with Focus on the Family in CO, … [Continue reading...] about Amy Green, Novelist and Her Book Give-away