Ask the Author: Melody J. Bremen
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Melody J. Bremen
The idea started with an image in my brain of a boy sitting in a refrigerator box. I knew he was an artist. I knew he was at the start of a journey. All the other details came later.
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Melody J. Bremen
I'd buy a cottage in the Shire and write my books.
Melody J. Bremen
YA writing is for ages 13-17, and will usually feature characters that are between the ages of 14-19. The content and themes will often be darker and edgier than what you will find in books for younger readers.
Melody J. Bremen
The first step is to identify what's wrong. It may be that I'm not clear about what happens next, or something is not working on a story level. Once I figure out what the problem is, usually I can work through the writer's block.
Melody J. Bremen
Creating new characters.
Actually, I don't really create them. They just pop out from nowhere while I sit there going, hey, where did that guy come from?
Actually, I don't really create them. They just pop out from nowhere while I sit there going, hey, where did that guy come from?
Melody J. Bremen
Writing can be a talent but it is also a skill. Only some people are born with certain talents, but anyone can develop a skill with practice and patience.
Melody J. Bremen
A middle-grade novel about a quest through a fantasy rainforest.
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