Ann Elise Monte's Page

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Who I am:
A recent graduate from high school, living in Australia. I write Young Adult fiction, generally with magically-assisted explosions and lots of kissing.
Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
http://coldfirewriter.wordpress.com
My Twitter: http://twitter.com/annelisemonte
My writing is:
Fiction, Blog Posts
I found out about She Writes from:
Google+ posting about the SHE WRITES' YOUNG ADULT NOVEL contest

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Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Appreciation post for the people who have helped me in my writing journey. Come share yours :) http://coldfirewriter.wordpress.com/2012/04/05/ya-highway-rtw-who-do-you-love/"
Apr 5
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Following on from my previous post, here is a better interpretation of "Write What You Know" that focuses more on what we have experienced emotionally than intellectually."
Mar 26
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"The Myth of "Write What You Know" and a better way to interpret this oft-repeated piece of advice."
Mar 26
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"University Is Eating My Life, plus a bonus question: What techniques do you use to get writing (or anything) done when your time is limited? Some of this could apply to working writers as well."
Mar 24
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"What patterns do you see in your writing? I share a few I've spotted in my own. Feel free to comment with yours :)"
Mar 10
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"In which I come up with stupid book titles. I'm thinking about giving my novel a new title, but since I have no serious ideas I experimented with the Harry Potter format."
Mar 3
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Who is your character when nobody's watching? http://coldfirewriter.wordpress.com/2012/02/18/who-is-your-character-when-nobodys-watching/ A little ramble about the disconnect between a character's public persona and how they…"
Feb 17
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'OUR BLOGS' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"Monte, Ann Elise Coldfire Writer"
Feb 16
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'Invitation: Aussie She Writers please let us know what part of Australia you come from, and a something about yourself.' in the group Aussie She-Writers
"Hi everyone. My pen name is Ann Elise Monte and I live on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria. I'm about to start studying Arts at Monash University. I mostly write and read YA fiction but I'm not afraid of stepping outside my comfort…"
Feb 10
Ann Elise Monte liked Melissa Kantor's blog post Why I Write YA
Feb 9
Ann Elise Monte commented on the blog post 'Why I Write YA'
"I'm only just out of high school, so a lot of memories are pretty fresh for me. I was involved in every school musical for the entirety of my six years there (Australian school system). One year, when I was sixteen, our school put on a…"
Feb 9
Melanie Conklin left a comment for Ann Elise Monte
"thanks anne, i'll check out those authors.  I figure it doesn't hurt to try connecting, as you never know who you'll meet :)  there's a long road ahead... best melanie"
Feb 7
Ann Elise Monte left a comment for Melanie Conklin
"Welcome to She Writes! Have you seen the Writers for Young Adults group yet? If you're looking to connect with other bloggers on the site you might want to look at Bloggers: Let's Make It Work! If you want to improve…"
Feb 6
Melanie Conklin left a comment for Ann Elise Monte
"Hello Anne, I also write YA with magical elements - I'm new to shewrites and looking for a virtual writing group, or some mutual critique buddies.  I'm at the point where I could use some more serious feedback!  I'm also an…"
Feb 6
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'What did you blog about Today?' in the group Blogging about Books and Writing!
"What book made you want to become a writer? I give my answer here, and you guys can tell me yours in the comments if you'd like. http://coldfirewriter.wordpress.com/2012/02/07/what-book-made-you-want-to-become-a-writer/ "
Feb 6
Ann Elise Monte replied to the discussion 'Introduce Yourself Here!' in the group Writers for Young Adults
"Hi. I'm Ann Elise Monte and I'm a university student living in Australia. I didn't make a conscious decision to write YA until I realized that's what my first novel was. I blog at http://coldfirewriter.wordpress.com about…"
Feb 2

Ann Elise Monte's Blog

Getting Back in the Writing Saddle

Posted on January 12, 2012 at 12:00am 0 Comments

I have a terrible habit of losing all motivation to write every few months and end up screwing around on the internet or in whatever computer game I happen to be interested in at the time (Skyrim and the Sims 3 at the moment, a combination more addictive than chocolate). Regardless of my flighty brain, I always manage to get back to the keyboard, open that Word Doc I left festering and get the hell on with it. I have a number of strategies for getting back in the writing saddle once I’ve…

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Blogging Pet Peeves

Posted on December 1, 2011 at 9:14pm 0 Comments

I was crawling through my Wordpress blog, trying to find something I use as a first blog post on this website. I hope you guys don't mind me recycling in this manner. I have a heck of a time thinking up enough posts for one blog, let alone two. So here's the post I figured wasn't too opinionated or untimely to act as my entry into the She Writes blogging land:…

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At 8:04am on February 7, 2012, Melanie Conklin said…

thanks anne, i'll check out those authors.  I figure it doesn't hurt to try connecting, as you never know who you'll meet :)  there's a long road ahead...

best

melanie

At 8:37pm on February 6, 2012, Melanie Conklin said…

Hello Anne,

I also write YA with magical elements - I'm new to shewrites and looking for a virtual writing group, or some mutual critique buddies.  I'm at the point where I could use some more serious feedback!  I'm also an avid reader and excited to branch out in YA and make more connections.  If you have any advice or are interested in swapping writing or forming a group, LMK!

My best,

Melanie

(in NJ, USA)

At 9:30pm on December 3, 2011, Meg Waite Clayton said…

Ann, Welcome to She Writes and lovely to have you join us in Blogging about Books and Writing. Enjoy the site!

Meg Waite Clayton
Moderator, BB&W, Publishing Industry News, and Novelist Group
Bestselling Author of The Four Ms. Bradwells, The Wednesday Sisters (a writing group novel), and The Language of Light (all Random House/Ballantine)

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At 11:36pm on December 1, 2011, Jennifer Lauck said…

Welcome!  Wecome to this terrific site! 

Jennifer Lauck, Blackbird

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