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  • Live Chat with Stephanie Hemphill at inkpop

    Reality vs. Fiction: How to a Write Historical Fiction Live Chat with Stephanie Hemphill


    When: Thursday June 17th, 2010 5p.m. Eastern Time
    Where: here on this inkpop Forums thread: http://inkpop.com/forums/threads/16436/reality-vs-fiction-how-to-a-write-historical-fiction-live-chat-with-stephanie-hemphill 

    Note about the time of this chat: Keep in mind that if you don't live in the Eastern Time Zone, the time that you will need to log onto the site will not be 5 p.m. For instance, if you live in the Central Time Zone, this chat starts at 4 p.m. If you're not sure what time zone you live in and you live in the U.S., visit this site for information: http://www.worldtimezone.com/time-usa12.php

    Know a lot about history and want to include it in your stories? Stephanie Hemphill can help. Her new book, WICKED GIRLS, is a fictional account of the Salem Witch Trials. This prize winning author has been noted for her ability to weave fact into fiction seamlessly. Join our live chat on June 16th to learn more about writing real life events into your stories.

    ABOUT STEPHANIE HEMPHILL
    Stephanie Hemphill is the author of YOUR OWN, SYLVIA: A VERSE PORTRAIT OF SYLVIA PLATH and THINGS LEFT UNSAID: A NOVEL IN POEMS. YOUR OWN, SYLVIA was a 2008 Printz Honor Book.

    Her new book, WICKED GIRLS, is in stores now. Learn more about WICKE GIRLS here:
    http://harperteen.com/books/Wicked-Girls-Stephanie-Hemphill/?isbn=9780061853289

    5:06 PM

  • Chat with HarperTeen editor Laura Arnold today at 5pm EST!

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    Want to know what kinds of books HarperTeen editors are looking for? Or how your favorite books came to be? HarperTeen editor Laura Arnold will be live on inkpop Forums for one hour to chat with you about the writer-editor relationship, the publishing biz, and more!....

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    Laura Arnold edits the books of Lesley Livingston, Mette Ivie Harrison, Jason Henderson, and other authors.....

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    Read her advice about how to give constructive criticism on the inkpop blog:....

    http://inkpop.wordpress.com/2009/12/26/how-to-give-constructive-criticism/....

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    WHEN: Wednesday, January 13, from 5 to 6 p.m. EST

     

    WHERE: inkpop Forums

    http://www.inkpop.com/forums/threads/2249/chat-with-harperteen-editor-laura-arnold-on-january-13-at-5-p-m-est/

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    WHO: You and Laura Arnold

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    HOW: If you’re not already an inkpop member, log onto inkpop.com now to create a profile. You must have an inkpop profile in order to post questions and comments in this Forums Event.

     

    See you on inkpop!

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    Amy

    4:30 PM

  • What are the 5 Most Common Teen Writing Mistakes?

    Trust your voice. Prepare for criticism. Avoid repetition.

    These are just some of the author-editor Deborah Reber’s tips for teen writers.
    Deborah Reber is the author the Real Deal series, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul, Chill, and other books for teens. She also is the editor of the first teen memoir series, Louder Than Words. Read more about Deborah Reber at deborahreber.com.

    As part of inkpop’s “Author Is In” series, Deborah will host a live chat to answer questions about writing, editing, and getting published.

    WHEN: Saturday, January 9, from 4-5 p.m. EST



    WHO: You and Deborah Reber
    (Read Deborah Reber’s advice about how to avoid the “5 Most Common Teen Writing Mistakes” on the inkpop blog: http://inkpop.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/5-most-common-teen-writing-mistakes/)


    HOW: If you’re not already an inkpop member, log onto inkpop.com now to create a profile. You must have an inkpop profile in order to post questions and comments on Forums.

    See you on inkpop!
    Amy
    5:12 PM
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      • Lauren Little

        i just heard about inkpop!  if im heading out of Teen years, can I still be considered a teen writer? what constitutes a teen writer? and darn... i already missed this... dang it

        3 years ago

  • Chat with award-winning author Carolyn Mackler

    What would you ask Carolyn Mackler?


    Do you want to know how she landed her first book deal? How she met her agent, the same woman who discovered Twilight? Do you have questions about improving your writing skills?


    As part of inkpop’s “Author Is In” series, Carolyn  Mackler will be live on inkpop Forums to answer your questions. Carolyn Mackler is the author of the award-winning teen novels The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things (a Michael L. Printz Honor Book), Vegan Virgin Valentine, Love and Other Four-Letter Words, and Guyaholic. Her latest book is Tangled.


    WHEN: Wednesday, December 30, from 4-5 p.m. EST


    WHERE: inkpop Forums

    http://inkpop.com/forums/threads/1296/chat-with-tangled-author-carolyn-mackler-12-30-09-at-4-5-p-m-est-/


    WHO: You and Carolyn Mackler

    (Read an interview with Carolyn Mackler on the inkpop blog: http://inkpop.wordpress.com/2009/12/28/get-tangled-with-carolyn-mackler/)


    HOW: If you’re not already an inkpop member, log onto inkpop.com now to create a profile. You must have an inkpop profile in order to post questions and comments on Forums.


    See you there!

    4:54 PM

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