Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Featured on UEA website

I wrote a testimonial about my experience studying abroad in England at the University of East Anglia, and they have chosen to publish it on their website! You can read it here:

https://www1.uea.ac.uk/cm/home/services/units/mac/international/
1.37218?selectedTab=4

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Writing for Teens

When I pitch articles or stories for a teen market I like to say, "Nobody knows teenagers better than a teenager herself!" (Even though, technically, I am no longer a teenager -- I've officially passed the decade-mark into my twenties.)

Are you looking to write for a teen audience? Even if you're not a teen yourself, you can sound authentic and compelling even to the most angst-filled teenager. I recently came across this article, which will help you hone your style and voice to engage teen readers:

http://www.education.com/magazine/article/Style_and_Spunk_Writing_
Tips_for/