Category Archives: Teen Audio

ROCKSTAR RESPONSE: When it comes to poetry, I find that the lines I read and hear hit me in a way that’s consistent with my background and beliefs. My question to you poets is this: Do you try to convey … Continue reading →

Read along as you listen to the Audio Edit for Teen Writer Stardreamer Rockstar’s submission. ROCKSTAR RESPONSE: What else would you like to throw onto the table for Stardreamer’s submission? What do you think would transform this peice of writing … Continue reading →

Listen to the Audio Edit for Teen Writer Meg S. Rockstar’s Work: ROCKSTAR RESPONSE: In what ways do you, as Donald Maass writes in The Fire in Fiction, “weave details and emotions together into a passage about (your setting)”?

Listen to the Audio Edit of Teen Writer Alyssa L. Rockstar’s work: ROCKSTAR RESPONSE: Dialogue is a tricky thing. How much to say? How much to withhold? What are your favorite tools for writing dialogue? What is the most challenging … Continue reading →

Listen to the Audio Edit for Teen Writer Kiersten D. Rockstar: ROCKSTAR RESPONSE: Let’s talk subtly. How subtle do you like writers to be? Do you enjoy putting a story’s pieces together in your mind? Or do you like it … Continue reading →

Listen to the Audio Edit of Kaitland C. Rockstar’s work: ROCKSTAR RESPONSE:  In Kaitland’s Audio Edit, there are a couple of places where I suggest cutting passive voice by writing a quick, snappy sentence. Example: “His website was green and even … Continue reading →

Listen to the Audio Edit of the newest Breakian: Yvonne J. Rockstar: ROCKSTAR RESPONSE: Let’s talk omniscient point of view. Tell me some of your favorite reads that incorporate omniscient POV. What do you like about it? What don’t you … Continue reading →

As mentioned in her Vlog, Breakian Lindsay M. Rockstar gets straight to the heart. I didn’t want to change that in this Audio Edit. I did, however, want her words to pop as much as possible. Thus, editing. The trimming … Continue reading →

We’ve got a first here, everyone. I’ll give you a hint: Why do I call these Audio Edits? =) I’ll let the Audio do the talking, but let me just say this: I’m amazed at what’s happening within our community. Simply … Continue reading →