Writing Advice for Teens by Mike Kalmbach

He leads the Rochester MN Writing group and often speaks on topics from writing and editing to engineering and robotics. During the daylight hours, he writes software to help with genetics research. He'll often share stories from his past, and some of them are even true.Īfter time dragged him from childhood, Mike moved into freelance editing, helping other authors improve dozens of stories. Spending his summers chasing wizards and fighting battles with evil ogres, Mike has always had a creative mind.

Mike Kalmbach grew up in a forest near Lake Michigan.

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When all you have is a blank page, it's often tough to begin writing. Perfect for use in high school English or creative writing courses, homeschool creative writing or homeschool English courses, and writing seminars. Contains 21 exercises to expand your mind and inspire new story ideas! Whether you're preparing for National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), teaching a class on writing, or looking for writing inspiration, this is a good resource for any new writer.

Writing Advice for Teens by Mike Kalmbach