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Melinda Tognini - Author

3 days ago

I've been discovering even MORE opportunites for young writers since compiling this list, but there's still plenty here for young writers to aim for.

PS. If YOU know of a competition or publishing opportunity for young writers please let me know and I will add it to my blog. ... See MoreSee Less

Competitions to get your students writing - Classroom Express - Fremantle Press

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We’re all familiar with school sports carnivals but how familiar are you with writing competitions? This guest post by author Melinda Tognini discusses writing competitions for young people. It is a great resource for teachers who have talented young writers in their classrooms. A downloadable poste...

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Melinda Tognini - Author

1 week ago

Perhaps the answer isn't black and white - although I do know there's a very good reason why my first full-length manuscript has never been published, and I doubt that its quality will improve after my death! ... See MoreSee Less

Do Readers Deserve Found Manuscripts?

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What value is there in found manuscripts? Do readers deserve to see them if the creator never published them?

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Melinda Tognini - Author

2 weeks ago

What do you do when you aren't in the mood to write? And feel like you have no ideas?

These were the questions asked of me by a high school student I'm mentoring this term, and I'd love to be able to offer her more than just my own experience.

So, writers and other creatives, hit me with your tips to encourage and motivate a young writer ... ... See MoreSee Less

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Melinda Tognini - Author

2 weeks ago

"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do."

Throw off the bowlines and pursue your creativity today. Explore. Dream. Discover. ... See MoreSee Less

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