Category Archives: Writers Conference

TeenWriter Tuesday: Free StoryCon for Scotland’s Teen Writers/Illustrators

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

The first Scotland-wide program for teen writers will be held June 11 and 12 at The Prince’s Trust: Wolfson Centre, Central Glasgow. It’s free and open to teen writers, illustrators and creators 13-19 years old who live in Scotland. It … Continue reading →

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Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Motivate Your Characters’ Decisions

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Today’s (one day late) advice comes from agent Peter Knapp of New Leaf Literary & Media, Inc. Peter will be part of the faculty at the Pacific Coast Children’s Writers Novel Workshop and Retreat, September 23-25, 2016 in Santa Cruz, CA. (Note: there will … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Teens: National Writing Contests

Posted on August 11, 2015 by Donna Maloy, Author

TEEN WRITING CONTEST AND CONFERENCE On Friday, August 7, 16-year-old Katelyn Hogue was honored at the Mid-Atlantic Fiction Writers Institute as the winner of the Hub City Teen Writers Institute’s 2015 Writing Contest. The Hub City Teen Writers Institute is … Continue reading →

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