young writers – Elza Kinde

Bad Writer Confessions

April 26, 2021April 11, 2021Posted in for writersTagged about: writing, amwriting, writer, writers, writerslife, writing, writing advice, writing career, writing community, writingtip, young writersLeave a comment

When it comes to writing, the only limitation is our imagination. As long as we’re dreaming big and writing from the heart, nothing can stop us. At least, in theory. As it turns out, no-holds-barred writing is terrifying. Without rules, how are we supposed to know if our stories are any good?

By surrounding ourselves with research, mentors, books, and a community of peers, storytelling patterns and writerly behaviors become easier to understand. But, just as the similarities lend comfort, comparison can make us feel bad for not working, or thinking, or scheduling the same as “everybody else”. Today, I’m coming clean and confessing a few of the things I don’t do even though I’m a writer.

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How To Use Writing Prompts During NaNoWriMo

November 4, 2019October 11, 2019Posted in for writers, nanowrimoTagged about: writing, amwriting, nanowrimo, nanowrimo2019, writer, writers, writerslife, writing prompts, writingtip, young writersLeave a comment

Sprint timers and stats bars and word counts, oh my! It’s a whirlwind of activity as we kick off our first week of NaNoWriMo. Our minds are fresh, the excitement is contagious, and that leftover Trick or Treat candy is coming in handy.

The greatest challenge of NaNoWriMo is keeping those word counts high, especially once we’ve run out of ideas. Today, I’m sharing one of my favorite methods for sparking new inspiration, writing prompts!

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5 Tips for Attacking Your NaNoWriMo Project

October 21, 2019October 10, 2019Posted in for writers, nanowrimoTagged about: writing, amwriting, nanowrimo, nanowrimo2019, writerslife, writingtip, young writers1 Comment

NaNoWriMo is the ultimate challenge for a writer. It requires focus, endurance, and planning. To finish strong and come out as a winner is the ultimate prize, but forgetting the basics will leave you bleeding out on the battlefield before the halfway point.

To help you set up for a successful November, I’m here with a little Preptober pep talk that will have you raring to go November 1, well equipped for the mushy middle, and primed for victory.

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Your Writing Strengths and Weaknesses According to Your Hogwarts House

April 22, 2019April 21, 2019Posted in for writersTagged about: writing, amwriting, writer, writers, writerslife, writingtip, young writers2 Comments

Writers know casting a spell over readers requires the right words, a dash of wit, a winsome cast, and a wealth of imagination. In short, writing takes a bit of magic. Collectively, we share many of the same highs and lows when it comes to mastering the craft and creating a book.

However, as individuals, our writing is as unique and personal as our Patronus. The Struggle™ for one writer is a non-issue for another–my enjoyable creative exercise may be your own personal Dementor. Today, I’ll be sharing some writerly strengths and weaknesses you might experience based on your Hogwarts house.

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For Writers – Things That Should Be in Every Book

March 2, 2019January 6, 2019Posted in for writersTagged amwriting, elza kinde, writers, writerslife, writing prompts, young writersLeave a comment

10 Things Writers Forget To Do

February 25, 2019February 20, 2019Posted in for writersTagged amwriting, writer, writers, writerslife, young writers1 Comment

Writers can be a forgetful crew. Not everyone has people and places crammed in their noggin alongside the daily To Do. Sometimes, stuff will slip. Our scatterbrains can only do so much.

Here’s a handy list of the top 10 most common things writers forget.

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For Writers – Things That Should Be in Every Book

February 2, 2019January 6, 2019Posted in for writersTagged book blogger, elza kinde, writers, writerslife, writing prompts, young writersLeave a comment

Words to Collect

January 16, 2019December 9, 2018Posted in for writers, word nerdTagged writer, writerslife, writing prompts, young writersLeave a comment

Accord
Enterprise
Titan
Mustang
Tundra

How to Collect Words:

Look it up! See what the word means and learn how it’s pronounced.
Write it down in your word collecting notebook.
Try to use your new word in a sentence you write today.
Try to use your new word in a conversation.
Enjoy your new word and expanded vocabulary!

Facing Your NaNoWriMo Novel in January

January 14, 2019January 9, 2019Posted in for writers, nanowrimoTagged amwriting, nanowrimo, writer, writerslife, young writersLeave a comment

During NaNoWriMo you worked 30 days (or 30 nights) to create a monster, which has now become a different kind of challenge. If you want to live to tell your tale, it’s time to wrestle this ungainly creature into something a little more marketable. I’m willing to bet it takes a lot longer than one month. But, as a writer, you can ultimately become the conquering hero. Here are a few reminders as you continue your writing journey this January.