Want to be a writer? Well, look no further. This page has all the info you need to become the next J K Rowling or Meg Cabot! Get inspired by our featured author of the month, learn the craft of writing, and publish your work online.
Pizza and Prose: Donita K. Paul
Sunday, Apr. 28, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Call 720-887-2360 or stop by the Teen Zone to register. Grades 6-12 only. See all Teen Events.Join Donita K. Paul, best-selling author of the Christian fantasy series The Dragonkeeper Chronicles and The Chiril Chronicles for tips on writing and publishing in today's fantasy fiction market. Free pizza included! Check out her books too!
The Dragonkeeper Chronicles
Author Homepages:
Click on the links below to see what your favorite authors are up to!
| Laurie Halse Anderson | Avi | Francesca Lia Block | Meg Cabot |
| Eoin Colfer | Chris Crutcher | Sarah Dessen |
Garret Freyman-Weyr |
| Neil Gaiman | Brian Jacques | Robin McKinley | Garth Nix |
| Christopher Paolini | Gary Paulsen | Tamora Pierce |
Philip Pullman |
| Louise Rennison | J K Rowling | Darren Shan | Lemony Snicket |
Want to know what some of our other featured authors like to read when they have free time? Check out this page.
Writing Resources & Contests:
Check out these links for tips and information to improve your writing.
Creative Writing for Teens: is brought to you by About.com and features writing tips of the day, and various links to articles about everything from publishing to writing exercises.
Druidawn: is a community where young fantasy/sci-fi authors can submit, read, and comment on stories about the multi-layered Druidawn universe.
Figment: Share your writing, connect with other readers, and discover new stories and authors. Whatever you're into, from sonnets to mysteries, from sci-fi stories to cell phone novels, you can find it all here!Fire Escape: If you or your parents were born in another country, but you live in the USA you are eligible to enter the Fire Escape writing contest for teens. Just write about your experiences!
Grumpy Dragon: Enter your writing in contests or get your work published. This small publishing company is always up for good stories or artwork!
Knowledge Hound/ writing tips: if you want writing tips this is the site for you! The site covers everything from fiction to writing comic books. Check out their tips for young writers.
Merlyn's Pen: Do you need an expert opinion on your writing? Then visit Merlyn's Pen, where the editors review every piece and publish teen writing online.
Pomegranate Words: a wealth of creative writing resources for teenagers. Includes critiquing and writing classes, as well as a contest.
Teen Ink: is the website for Teen Ink magazine (available in the library). Teen Ink is dedicated to any creative projects teens want to do, including art and photography.
TeenLit.com: Want to see your writing published? TeenLit offers free publication online for teen writers. The site also includes helpful links, an email list, and discussion forums.
Teen Writing Directory: a comprehensive listing on sites on the web dedicated to young writers.
WordSmiths: is a site put together by the New York Public Library and is a collection of teen writing on the web.
Writing World: read the articles on this site to learn about the business of writing, and writing for children, writing contests and more.