Best of 2009

From an interview with New York Times best-selling author, Jay Asher to creative ways to overcome writer's block, Today's Teen Writer published entertaining and informative content throughout 2009. And I thought maybe it was time to share our 'Best of 2009' list, so I went through the archives and highlighted nine pieces I thought were worth sharing a second time.

Author Interview with Alexa Schnee
Eighteen year old Alexa Schnee landed a book deal with Guideposts recently. Read the interview to check out her advice on the publishing world and finding a good agent.

7 Ways To Break Writer's Block
You open up a new document prepared to write the most brilliant prose the literary world has ever seen and you...stare at the blinking cursor then you stare some more.

Author Interview with Jay Asher
Jay Asher, best-selling author of Thirteen Reasons Why sat down with Today's Teen Writer to give us an exclusive interview. From a typical writing day to tackling taboo topics, Jay Asher tells readers what it's really like to hit the best seller's list.

Dealing with Rejection
At some point, you will be rejected. It's a fact of life and while rejection is an inevitable part of writing, there are a few tips and tricks to ease the pain a bit.

SUBMIT Your Writing
Submissions… It’s the process of allowing another person (i.e. the editor) to critically evaluate your work and decide whether or not it should be published.

Staying Motivated
One of the hardest things to do, as a writer is stay motivated. It’s easy in the beginning of a project, but long work hours and little human contact, can make writing seem well, daunting.

Writing The First Draft
Can I tell you a secret? I hate writing the first draft. It never lives up to my vision. I doubt myself through the entire draft, battling thoughts like 'not talented', 'get a real job', and my least favorite 'this is boring'.

Getting Your First Writing Gig
Getting your writing published is a thrill like no other, but it takes hard work to make it happen.

Balancing High School and Writing
Many teenage writers have successfully balanced writing and homework in high school. It might be tough but it's not impossible. Here are five ways to stay on track...