The importance of an opening sentence. Imagine this: You have spent months planning an amazing plot with terrific characters and themes. The storyline plays out vividly in your mind from beginning to end. The process sounds exciting, and your mind contemplates how this entire story could be a defining moment in your life. You turn […]
Name: Amelia Dunn Age: 19 State: Victoria What is your NYWM goal? I want to be able to spread the word about my unpublished work. I’ve almost completed two different novels and I want to know about the industry. I want people to see my work before it’s out there so they know what I’m about. What […]
Today we’re going to talk about writing short stories. Before we begin, let’s clear one thing up first: short stories are not easier to write than regular fiction stories. In fact, they are more difficult to write because of the concise structure and length. Unlike regular fiction stories, there is no time for dilly dally, nor […]
Now that you have established what kind of writer you would like to be, it’s time to talk about your NYWM writing goals. We know that there are two types – long term goals and short term goals. But what are the differences? A good way to think about this is by creating several short […]
What kind of writer are you? Before each of you embarks on an exciting adventure to achieve your writing goals, this is an essential question that you first need to ask yourself. By establishing what kind of writer you want to become, you pinpoint and specify your writing goals, making your goals and ambitions that […]
Get ready to throw confetti in the air and dance gleefully like no one cares because National Young Writers’ Month is finally upon us! Whether you’re a regular or a newbie looking to develop their writing skills, Express Media welcomes you all to what will certainly be an eventful June. Before we go on, for […]
It’s almost time to join us again in 2014 for National Young Writers’ Month. We’re excited to be back with our daily blog posts, and look forward to sharing the 30 days of June with you as we strive towards our writing goals. Speaking of which, are any of you eager beavers already sorted for […]
Express Media is proud to announce the return of the Young Writers Innovation Prize in 2014. Funded by the Copyright Agency, the prize is a one-of-a-kind opportunity for young writers and artists to bring their brilliant writing or publishing ideas to life. The idea will need to demonstrate innovation in the field of literature and/or publishing. It […]
Congratulations to all of the Award Winners for 2013! The 2013 Express Media Award Winners Best New Project or Work by a Young Person or for Young People by State or Territory VIC – 100 Story Building, by Lachlann Carter and Jessica Tran TAS – Under the Fat Man, by Ben Walter NSW – Younger Young […]
THE JOHN MARSDEN PRIZE 18-24 Short Story/1st Chapter Winner: Rhea Bhagat, 20, VIC – Prostitutes of God 18-24 Short Story/1st Chapter 2nd Place: Harlan Ambrose, 25, QLD – Wave, so your dad can see you 18-24 Short Story/1st Chapter 3rd Place: Isabel Roper, 20, ACT – We’ll Stop For Lunch At Goulburn 18-24 Short Story/1st […]
