Inspiration #1

There’s something inspirational about a cold and rainy saturday night. You’ve been out and working all day, and finally you can just relax. There’s nothing that you need to do, nothing stressing you out or anything, you can just be. 

It’s one of those times you just sit up in your room with a nice cup of tea, wrapped up in your blankets. It’s amazing.

After so much business and things demanding your attention, it’s so nice just to be able to chill for a little while, you know? It’s all cozy and warm. 

I think that’s one thing fall’s so good at doing, getting all snugly warm. It makes me happy. It’s a very relaxed version of inspiration; a good time to write. Some time when you’re mind is partially asleep and everything feels like a dream to you. You’re just kind of floating through the minutes. 

It really gives off a sense of restoration, especially after a hectic week. A time when you can rejuvenate and fall into a story. It makes me feel all warm, like drinking soup after a snow ball fight. 

I need more moments in my life like this. 

The rest of the world needs more moments like this. 

What’s a time/place that inspires you?

CritFest: Submission Window & Participants Announced!

Teens Can Write, Too!

***THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED! Thanks so much to all who participated, and be sure to follow this blog for more contests!***

One week ago, we announced CritFest, our  massive (and, you know, pretty awesome) short story critique competition for writers of the ages 13-20. As a recap, we have ten industry professionals participating, ranging from editors to literary agents to authors who are all awesome and knowledgeable and sure know how to critique. And today, we get to announce those fantastic participants, along with the submission information.

So, are you ready to meet the participants?

ARE YOU READY FOR THE AWESOME?

Sure you are.

In no particular order, our participants:

  

Ginger Clark, top-notch literary agent at Curtis Brown Ltd, representing fantastic YA authors like Elizabeth Wein, Jeri Smith-Ready, Gretchen McNeil, and more!

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Jodi Meadows, author of the popular INCARNATE (HarperCollins, 2012) and ASUNDER (HarperCollins…

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