by Denise Vega | February 22, 2013 | Novels
Today we’ll be looking at Through to You by debut author Emily Hainsworth. Let’s look at what Emily does to hook us on the first page of this novel. The Page ONE It’s the same dream I’ve been having for the past two months–Viv...
by Denise Vega | February 15, 2013 | Novels
Today we’ll be looking at Bull Rider by award-winning author Suzanne Morgan Williams. Bull Rider has received multiple awards and deservedly so. Let’s look at what Suzy does to hook us on the first page. The Page Chapter OneFolks in Salt Lick say I...
by Denise Vega | February 8, 2013 | Novels, Writer Tips & Tools
Today we’ll be looking at Tilt by award-winning and NYT best-selling author Ellen Hopkins. Ellen writes YA novels in verse where every word, every placement of word, is deliberate. Let’s look at what Ellen does to hook us in the first few stanzas. The Page...
by Denise Vega | February 5, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday’s prompt was to have our character write a short poem. Here’s mine, from Dominic’s POV. It’s funny, but my first instinct was to write from my main character’s POV. But again, that was too easy because I know her so well. The...
by Denise Vega | January 29, 2013 | Writing Inspiration
Yesterday we wrote a follow-up scene that was either the character being approached or confronted by someone after the meeting/assembly is over. We want to know what happens. Here’s my scene: Emma’s friends surrounded her in the hallway, as if she’d...
