Teens are clueless, reckless, and thoughtless. I ought to know, I'm an 8th grade teacher and I live with 3 teens myself! But they can't help it. Their brains don't get enough exercise because their bodies are going through so much change. So I try to cut them some slack.
Teens are also great to write about because of all the turmoil - they're dramatic, unpredictable, and funny!
But teens aren't the best audience. They're very judgy, relentless teasers, and hard to impress. And most of them don't like to read. So it's going to be tough doing a presentation for them next week... Wish me luck!
Well, that's my IWSG post for this month. I'm facing a daunting group of traumatizing teens. It's going to be worth it as it should lead to more presentations and more books sold!
I hope you are trying new things too!
Thanks to Alex and his Crew for giving us insecure writers this supportive venue.
And now for the results from Writer's Life Survey #6 - Inside a Writer's Head
Which of these describes you?
Do you keep a journal?
How do you deal with writer's block?
With which character do you identify most?
- Specifically, can't think of one, but any that suffer great loss, are feel isolated or alone can hit triggers. Loved Harry Dresden, Harry Potter, Dallas J.D. Robb.
- Pippin from LOTR
- Anyone who's bookish and quiet
- Alanna the Lioness (from a quartet of books by Tamora Pierce)
- geeky heroes
- Hmm. I never thought about that. I tend to write characters who can be what I'm not.
I don't know that I thought it I have just always done it. I did think maybe I want to be a professional writer and began the journey to learn what it takes in 2011--was already deep into learning and taking writing craft courses and reading about since the in high school, writing since age 9 stories.
Didn't ... it happened late in life
It's my earliest childhood desire
When I picked up a new book called The White Dragon, it hit me - I want to be an author.
I've been doing it since age four. It's just something I've always done.
I wanted to be the one making the magical things on the shelves that I loved.
I've been writing stories since before I was five! I didn't want to be a writer, I have always been one.
I like writing stories...
Just always have.
Awesome responses! I enjoyed hearing what makes my author friends tick. I hope you did too! Join me in a couple of weeks when I put out the next Writer's Life Survey - Dealing with TIME!
Can't believe it's May!
Too bad you can't do the presentation through text. That would hold their attentions.
ReplyDeleteInteresting answers to the questions. So, people don't read to cure writer's block?
I'm wishing you the best with the teens! They definitely can be a rough audience. Thankfully, the only ones I've presented to physically were all very courteous. Here's hoping the same for you!
ReplyDeleteThank you for using two of my lines. I really would love to hang out with Pippin for a day. I'm probably one of the only extroverted writers, too.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the teens. Been there, done that.
Yikes! Good luck to you! I'm sure you'll do great. Me, not so much. :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your presentation! Teenagers scare me a little. Hehehe! I'm surprised to see as many extroverts as that.
ReplyDeleteYou'll do great with those teens. I find teens can be easier than the elderly. Now, there's a tough crowd! They're like teens with focused brains.
ReplyDeleteAnother cool survey. I'm bummed I keep missing them. But I love reading the results. It's great that Pippin from LOTR made the list. :)
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the teens. That is a tough crowd to be sure, but I know you'll do great!
Good luck with those teens. :)
ReplyDeleteGood Luck. Teens are a fickle group to be sure. :-)
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Good luck with the presentation!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your presentation! You'll be fine :)
ReplyDeleteDarling, good luck with your presentation. As an 8th grade teacher, if you can't do it, there's not much hope for the rest of us. Think positively. I KNOW you can do this. You are a great writer and have experience with teens, both in the home and in the workplace. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteTeens don't like to do homework either, if my two kids are any indication. It's hard to imagine how you put up with them as a teacher.
ReplyDeleteInteresting results, always like reading those.
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My "granddaughter" (not really a blood relative, but her mom's like a daughter to me) isn't like most teenagers. She just turned 16, and she loves to read! I just gave her a 1976 edition of The Annals of America, a 21-volume set, and she freaked out (in a positive way).
ReplyDeleteBest of luck with the presentation! I had been an avid reader as a teen, and I knew others who were, too. So, even if they don't end up being the majority, here's hoping there's more readers than you expect in that audience!
ReplyDeleteFor a long time, I've considered 8th graders to be evil. Something about that age... (And yet, I cover 8th grade classes quite a lot.)
ReplyDeleteJust when you think you know a teenager, they change. Either for better or worse. I love teenagers, but also love when they move past that phase.
ReplyDeleteI cry a little when I get rejected, have some wine and ice cream, and move on. Sometimes life throws us lessons.
Interesting survey results. No one picked read to deal with writer's block. I'll love to hear what came up under "other". And I can't figure out if you used one of my answers or if someone else identifies with characters the same way I do.
ReplyDeleteInteresting survey results. Good luck with your presentation!
ReplyDeleteTeenagers can be a challenging audience but they are fun. Let us know how it goes. I enjoy reading your survey results.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your presentation. I work with 5-6 year olds, they are a tough crowd too, but adorable. Thanks for sharing the survey results.
ReplyDeleteAll the best to you! You will do great!
ReplyDeleteI'm certain you rocked your presentation! Teens are all those things, but they like to be engaged and interested in something when someone gives them that chance. I hope it was fun, and not so stressful!
ReplyDeleteWow...how great you are. Thanks for sharing!
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