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011 How to Get Started Writing Young a Conversation with Brett Harris Interview

By Thomas Umstattd, Jr.on February 5, 2019
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How do young writers become published authors? Why is it so hard for young writers to publish and what can they do to overcome those obstacles? These questions and more are what we will be talking about in today’s episode.

Joining us today is Brett Harris who published two bestselling books as a young person and today is a mentor to many of the world’s top young writers and authors.

Brett, welcome to the Christian Publishing Show!

Questions:

  • Look at any list of authors, bestsellers, award winners, whatever and most of the authors on the list are older, why is that?
  • What kind of challenges do young writers face?
  • What was your secret to success as an author?
  • Should young writers go to college and major in writing?
  • What mistakes do young writers make that hurt thier publishing prospects?
  • Where should teenagers who want to become authors get started?
  • How do young people become better writers?
  • Where can people find out more about you?

Enrollment for The Young Writer’s Workshop only opens twice a year for new members — but is currently open through Sunday, February 10th. You can enroll today at: TheYoungWriter.com

Links:

  • PEW Research Study on Teens in Writing
  • The Writer Score Assesment
  • Parents Guide
  • TheYoungWriter.com

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Book of the Month – February 2019

By Steve Laubeon February 4, 2019
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The necessity of proper grammar is a blessing and a curse. A blessing for clear communication and consistency in how we communicate. A curse because it can be so complicated—everything from spelling to punctuation to phraseology. To make matters confusing, there are conflicting style guides. The Associated Press (AP) Stylebook has some key differences from The Chicago Manual of Style (used by all …

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Fun Fridays – February 1, 2019

By Steve Laubeon February 1, 2019
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Attention to detail. You’ve heard it as an important principle in writing authentic fiction and nonfiction. But who makes sure a movie pays attention to that detail? The script supervisor. Today’s video is a seven-minute education for a job that few appreciate. Our eyes will even pass over that name in the film credits. An editor will play this role with your book!

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