Three Things to Do When You Realize Your Plot is Cliche
A brilliant new plot enters your mind. It charms you with sweeping intrigue, fascinating characters, and a premise that cannot be...
Establishing Great Character - Registration Open!
Registration for our fourth workshop is finally underway. Read all about this exciting new event! Plan to join us on Friday evening, May...
Show & Tell - Writerly Words
Show & Tell Definition: Showing —The word used to describe a writing style that demonstrates the events of a story by using active words...
Success: This Means War
Sharp Pens’ last workshop, This Means War, went very well and was attended by twenty teen writers from Idaho and Washington. We learned a...
1st, 2nd & 3rd Person - Writerly Words
Definitions: First Person A writing style in which an author’s main character narrates the events of the story using nouns such as “I”...
Success: "Getting to Know You" Workshop
What a wonderful workshop! After months of prayer and prep, the day finally arrived, and we truly enjoyed Getting to Know You. Here are...