Q&A with Sarah Mlynowski discussion

Hi all,
Happy to answer questions about writing!

Ho, Hi sarah! I have some questions about writing- 1.When did you started writing?
2.Do you have some tips for teen writers?
Thanks :)

I've always written short stories. I wrote my first novel at 23. Tips for teen writers: Try setting small goals—like writing one page a day. Before you know you'll have a finished book. Trust me, it works. Also - write the kind of book you want to read! That way you know your target audience...you.

This isn't a question but i just wanted to tell you I love your writing !:)

Thanks Kassie!

Hi Enola, I'm not sure what you mean...?

Any advice for an aspiring writer

Anytime I write, I always end up writing things that are way too wordy and verbose. I try not to reiterate and instead condense my points but my writing still ends up very, very wordy. Are there any tips on how I can prevent this?

Hi Sarah! Before I ask my question, I just want to say that I love the 'Magic in Manhattan' series and 'Gimme A Call'! They're some of my favorites!
So I was wondering if you have any tips for writers who are trying to set a story in a place that they've never visited before?
Thank you! :)

Christina wrote: "Any advice for an aspiring writer"
Hi Christina! Don't worry about finding a publisher--just focus on finishing your book. Out of every 100 aspiring writers only a few ever finish their books. Be one of the few!

Lia wrote: "Anytime I write, I always end up writing things that are way too wordy and verbose. I try not to reiterate and instead condense my points but my writing still ends up very, very wordy. Are there an..."

It's all in the editing. Finish your first draft first. It can be wordy. It can be bad. Edit it later.

Cat wrote: "Hi Sarah! Before I ask my question, I just want to say that I love the 'Magic in Manhattan' series and 'Gimme A Call'! They're some of my favorites!
So I was wondering if you have any tips for wr..."

Thanks Cat! Either research or, base it on someplace you have visited. For example in Parties & Potions I created a witch's community center. Obviously I have never been to a witch's community center. So I based it on community centers I have been to.

I just wanted to say, I really love your Whatever After series. And I had a question. I'm trying to find the right villain for my story, but I have no clue where to start. Any advice?

Hi Sarah!

I just wanted to thank you again for being such a positive part of Ultimate YA. In case any of your readers want to check it out, here is the wonderful interview with you:

http://theultimateyareadinggroup.tumb...

Thanks again!