Issabelle Perry's Blog

We're welcoming our new blog contributor to Teen Writers' Nook, Emma Crooks! She will be sharing tips for preparing for writing a novel in a month for November, such as establishing a writing routine and creating a supportive community.

I am so excited to be back with Christine Smith's Know the Novel tag and introduce my current work-in-progress, Project: Super. This YA superhero thriller follows Theo Thornton, who gains super strength after a science project gone wrong. Joining a super top secret program ran by the FBI that trains teens with super powers like himself, Theo aims to prove he's a hero, while facing the elusive Lightning Phantom.

So I just really love superhero stories, especially the friendship between Bucky and Steve in the Captain America films. So here I'm going to be going over the importance of developing friendships in stories, and giving you a guide to writing character depth, conflict, and collaboration to create meaningful relationships in your books.

Struggling to creating meaningful themes for your stories? In this post, I am going to be revealing one key tool I use to elevate my themes and leave readers with a story that has lasting impact!

It's been a hot minute since I've lasted posted on this site so I'm going to break down where I've been, new changes for TWN, and future plans!

In this post, Jeremiah Friedli shares his experience with dictation as a writing tool, emphasizing its benefits for speeding up the writing process and reducing physical strain. He discusses the pros and cons of dictation, including accuracy issues and the wandering nature of spontaneous speech.

Today's post features an interview with author Noah Mugrage, who shares his writing journey, routine, and inspirations. Noah discusses his current serial, "In Sunlight and Frost," emphasizing the importance of storytelling, entertainment, and responsibility in writing.

Today I'll be reviewing the YA Christian sci-fi fantasy book, The Nightmare Virus by Nadine Brandes. Read the post to hear my thoughts and the book's content review.

Plot tension is crucial to good storytelling. Today I'm sharing six techniques that will enhance the tension in your plot tension and grab your readers from the very beginning.

I can't believe the time has finally come to announce my debut fantasy novel's release!