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Teen Writers: The One-Page-Per-Day Rule

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

I’ll never forget what James Scott Bell said in The Art of War for Writers. He attributes much of his success to . . . a word quota. Pretty simple, right? Not always. It’s easy to get swept away by … Continue reading →

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Teen Writers: (Creative) Ladder Jumps

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

 WRITING PROMPT Imagine your main character falls in love with the antagonist in your book. How might this conflict with your MC’s quest? Would they be able to have feelings for each other? Does this spark anything inside you? We’re … Continue reading →

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Teen Writers: Why I Became an Author

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

Some Rockstar poetry to begin an excellent Thursday! =D Enjoy! By Michaela G. Rockstar I became an author to show how I feel I became an author to go beyond the real I became an author to see the other … Continue reading →

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Best 500 Word Contest Winner: 1st Place!

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

1st Place: Hannah M. Rockstar Prize: Two weeks of posting 500 words What I Loved: This has to start with the dialogue. I’m drawn to this captain because he’s so matter-of-fact, but still so understanding. He knows he’s pushed his … Continue reading →

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Former Publisher Seeking Lemonade Stories; Writers Receive $250

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

Passing this along to all Rockstars! PORTLAND, Ore., April 5, 2011 — Don Jacobson knows from his publishing days that a good story has the power to encourage and inspire readers. The former owner of Multnomah Publishers is on a … Continue reading →

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Best 500 Word Contest Winner: 2nd Place!

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

2rd Place: Teen Writer Michelle H. Rockstar Prize: 20 ladder jumps What I Loved: What a great submission Michelle.  From the very start, I was hooked. Your opening statement has wonderful ring and feel to it. It evokes thoughts and … Continue reading →

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Best 500 Word Contest Winner: 3rd Place!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

(If you didn’t see yesterday’s post and want to find out what’s happening on the site over the next few days by clicking here) Teen Writer and Prize 3rd Place: Breakian Lindsay M. Rockstar Prize: Two days of posting 500 … Continue reading →

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Best 500 Word Contest Winner: 4th Place!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

(If you didn’t see yesterday’s post and want to find out what’s happening on the site over the next few days, click here)   4th PLACE: Giovanni S. Rockstar  PRIZE: 20 ladder jumps What I loved: Great job, Giovanni, in taking … Continue reading →

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Teen Writers: Technology that Helps You Write

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

And . . . the final installment of the Calebbreakey.com Guide to Getting Published contest. Let’s finish with gusto, shall we? Let’s hear you favorite tech helps for your writing. Perhaps you use dictation software? Perhaps you record yourself? Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Teen Writers: We Have Another Addition to the Calebbreakey.com Staff!

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Caleb Jennings Breakey

It’s my pleasure to introduce Teen Writer Lindsey S. Rockstar as the site’s new Writing Prompts Manager! Lindsey goes way back with the site (well, okay, we only started in September). I think you’re going to love her prompts, which … Continue reading →

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