Author: Gina Conroy

They say those who can't, teach. I say those who have a passion, inspire others to greatness. That's why I teach. Sure, I have several fiction and nonfiction published books out, not to mention hundreds of newspaper and magazine articles. However, my passion is to inspire release the writer in you and take your writing to the next level. I host a weekly podcast called Teen Writers Publish on writing for teens and adults. I’ve homeschooled my four children, taught in private and public schools, and mentored writers for years on Writer…Interrupted. I also teach and tutor elementary, middle school, and high school students in creative writing and composition as well as offering private classes and for adults. So even though I can and do write, I also teach. Because nothing is more satisfying than helping someone find their voice and write their story!

  • The Cure for Writer’s Block

    ByGina Conroy Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Is there anything worse than staring at a blank screen and not knowing what to type? Whether you’re a Pantser or Plotter, writer’s block stinks!  But believe it or not there is a cure. Some die-hard plotters would say “if you plotted out your story before you wrote it then you wouldn’t have writer’s block.” But I’m sure even…

  • Should You Publish Your Book?

    ByGina Conroy Reading Time: 2 minutes

    When I teach my novel writing classes what do you think is one of the first questions I’m asked after they realize I’m a published author? If you answered, “How do I get published?” you’re right. However, this blog is not about “how” to get your book published because there’s plenty of information on that….

  • How Can You Tell If You’re Really a Writer?

    ByGina Conroy Reading Time: 3 minutes

    You may not even realize it yet, but you’re already a writer. The simple fact that you’ve picked up pen and paper-okay, tablet and keyboard, and pounded out words, albeit messy, angsty words (been there, done that) means you’re a writer. Don’t doubt it. But what separates the wanna-be writers from the gonna-be published authors…

  • Active vs. Passive Writing

    ByGina Conroy Reading Time: 3 minutes

    I see it all the time. A teen or new writer has talent. Real talent for story telling. Story structure comes naturally to them, and if they’re voracious readers, then that’s not a surprise. But the biggest problem I see in these talented writers is that they write in the passive voice. Passive writing can be good story telling,…