However, because they have no actual interests of their own (or if they do, they squelch them in order to fit in) and merely pursue those that they think will look best on their college apps, they're zombies.

I love the Princess Diaries series! Do you?

I get accused all the time of having a big mouth. But if you ask me, guys gossip way more than girls do.

Remember, if you don't feel passionate about the characters and subject of your story, your readers won't either.

I loved you way before you ever had a chance to put a spell on me. I loved you at 'I've never been to Long Island,'" Zach said. I couldn't keep a big goofy grin from my face. I loved you at 'I like seals,'" I admitted. He grinned back.

I thought you'd like it," he said, seeming hurt. "You look very pretty.

Usually writer's block arises when something is wrong internally with the story.