Writing Advice for Teens Quotes

“Writing does require practice, patience, and constructive feedback. It also requires that you’re well-read. The more books you’ve read, the better your own stories will likely be. You’ll develop an intuitive sense for what makes a story entertaining.”
― Mike Kalmbach, Writing Advice for Teens: Creating Stories

“When reading a book you enjoy, figure out why you enjoy it. If a character dies and you want to cry, ask what the author did to help you connect with that character. If the bad guy loses and you want to cheer, figure out how the author made you side against him.”
― Mike Kalmbach, Writing Advice for Teens: Creating Stories

“Writers often read with a notebook and pencil. They take notes on what they like as well as what might be done differently.”
― Mike Kalmbach, Writing Advice for Teens: Creating Stories