https://youtu.be/UUlX4v9qZRc Stone Soup author Elia Smith, 10, talks about how she got started as an author, what she likes to read and write about, and shares some tips on how to become an award-winning writer. Two of Elia’s stories have been published in Stone Soup: “The Locket” (July/August 2014), and “Words” (September/October 2014). Here’s a list of the questions she answers in this video. — How did you begin creative writing? — What do you like to write about? — Who are your favorite authors? — Describe your writing process. — Have you won any awards for your writing? — How did you discover Stone Soup? — What was your reaction to getting published in Stone Soup? — What advice would you give to others who want to get published in Stone Soup?
Stone Soup Authors
Stone Soup Author Interview: Aiwen Desai, 12
Stone Soup author Aiwen Desai, 12, talks about her favourite authors and her writing technique, including character development, along with some helpful advice on getting published. Aiwen had a poem, “Nature’s Plea” (July/August 2014) and a story, “A Secret Freedom” (September/October 2014) published in Stone Soup. Here’s a list of the questions she answers in this video. 0:20 — How did you begin creative writing? 0:33 — How did you discover Stone Soup? 0:45 — What was your reaction to getting published in Stone Soup? 0:55 — Who are your favorite authors? 1:18 — What are your favorite things to write about? 1:27 — Describe some of your writing techniques 1:47 — How do you create your characters? 2:06 — Describe your writing process. 2:39 — What advice would you give to others who want to get published in Stone Soup?
Stone Soup Author Interview: Richard Ma, 12
Stone Soup author Richard Ma, 12, talks about how he finds his ideas, what he likes to write about most, and how being published has made a difference to his writing. Richard has published a poem, “Goes the Ball” (September/October 2014) in Stone Soup, and reviewed two books for us: the biography of Steve Jobs (July/August 2012) and Temple Grandin (May/June 2013). Here’s a list of the questions he answers in this video. 0:33 — How did you begin creative writing? 1:06 — What do you like to write about? 1:34 — Where do you get your ideas for stories? 2:03 — Describe your writing process. 2:48 — What was your reaction to getting published in Stone Soup? 3:55 — How has being published in Stone Soup benefited you? 4:15 — What advice would you give to others who want to get published in Stone Soup?
