Writers tend to fall into one of two categories. The first, “plotters,” are those who plan out everything for their stories ahead of time. They outline, write backstories, and try to figure out the details of the whole story before they write a word. The second category, “pantsers,” are those who write “by the seat … Continue reading Plotter or Pantser?
My Writing
Reading Your Own Writing
I’ve been reading through Somewhere Only We Know for the first time since I did my final check before publication in order to pull out quotes and passages that I can use for promotional stuff, and it is definitely a weird experience. Two thoughts constantly run through my head as I read it. The first … Continue reading Reading Your Own Writing
Behind the Scenes of Somewhere Only We Know: Inspiration
Most of my story ideas come from getting a line in my head or coming up with a general concept. Then, once I figure out my character’s name and find the story’s title, I am able to build a story around that line or general concept. I’m not sure why I always need the names … Continue reading Behind the Scenes of Somewhere Only We Know: Inspiration
Getting Re-inspired by Les Misérables
I recently had to take a break from reading and writing due to a medical condition, and I was absolutely miserable. As my stack of books from the library that I couldn’t read grew higher and my notebooks sat untouched, I grew more and more desperate to get back to my job. However, now that … Continue reading Getting Re-inspired by Les Misérables
Choosing Point of View
Though I know that many YA readers enjoy first-person stories—just look at such popular series as The Hunger Games, The Selection, and Divergent—and my novel Somewhere Only We Know is written in the first person, I don’t see myself using that point of view (POV) very often in the future. It felt completely natural to … Continue reading Choosing Point of View
Somewhere Only We Know Launch Party
I debated for a long time what I should do to celebrate the release of my debut novel, Somewhere Only We Know. I'm so introverted and have so much trouble speaking in front of people that I knew doing an event in a bookstore would not be ideal for my very first book-signing experience. I decided … Continue reading Somewhere Only We Know Launch Party
Somewhere Only We Know Book Birthday!
It's here! Somewhere Only We Know has finally been released. I can't believe I now get to say that I am a published author. It has been a long journey to get where I am today and I have been grateful for every step of that journey. Both the print and the e-book versions turned … Continue reading Somewhere Only We Know Book Birthday!
Thoughts on Publication
Wow. One week from today I am going to be a published author. In a week people can buy my book and read my words. They will get to hear this story that I made up and that has been so important to me. I don’t really know how to feel right now. Everything just … Continue reading Thoughts on Publication
A Birthday Treat – the first scene of Somewhere Only We Know!
Since today is my birthday, I wanted to give all of you a treat. Below is the first scene of my novel, Somewhere Only We Know. You can learn more about the book by clicking here or on its tab at the top of my website. The book comes out on November 18th, but you can pre-order … Continue reading A Birthday Treat – the first scene of Somewhere Only We Know!
Antioch Writers’ Workshop Fall Retreat
Last weekend I attended the Antioch Writers’ Workshop Annual Fall Retreat. I’ve been having a lot of trouble switching gears from Somewhere Only We Know and getting started on my new project, so I wanted to attend this retreat to get the push and confidence I needed to go forward. I also wanted to go … Continue reading Antioch Writers’ Workshop Fall Retreat
Bri Marino Creates 