Writing Staff
By Stephanie Lynn, SDM Editor-in-Chief
Sweet Designs Magazine features writers from across America and all over the world. Those who have completed 3 or more articles (or 9 or more poems) are pictured below.
Stephanie Lynn, age 25, Massachusetts
Editor-in-Chief
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ world travel
♥ web design
♥ painting and drawing
♥ Asian cooking
♥ writing
I started Sweet Designs Magazine in January 2007. My goal has been to attract America's best teen writers and give them a venue to express opinions about the world around them. I look for writers with something positive, helpful, fresh, and insightful to say. I also want SDM to be fun to write for and to read. And I want to help teens avoid the traps and pitfalls of youth and become successful, well-adjusted adults.
Anne, age 19, Florida
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ all things Batman or The Joker (Heath Ledger and the old school comic book Joker)
♥ reading old favorites (like my personal favorite, Harry Potter)
♥ my family and friends
♥ watching CSI: NY
♥ Coldplay
Writing for SDM gives me the opportunity to release my work upon the world, hopefully sharing it with someone who gives it as much meaning as I do.
April, age 27, New Jersey
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ my son
♥ church
♥ concerts
♥ poetry
♥ making a difference
I like to write for SDM because it allows me to just be me, me in my own words and thoughts.
Ariel, age 16, Maui, Hawaii
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ surfing
♥ gymnastics
♥ photography
♥ traveling
♥ writing
I write for SDM because I know that people in this world are going through the same things as me, and they might not know that, so I want to give them a chance to show they are not alone. :)
Arti, age 20, Ontario
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ reporting
♥ movies
♥ cheap eats
♥ Verse City Journalism Camp
♥ McClung's Magazine
I like writing for SDM because it let's me write for a varied and diverse audience. It's also a good break from school and stress.
Ashley, age 25, Massachusetts
Sweet Designs Staff Intern
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ politics and social issues
♥ literature and writing
♥ great food and great wine
♥ friends and family
♥ film and theatre
I write for SDM because I love to write; there's nothing more to it than that. It's what I have innately wanted to do for 24 years, and I am so happy that SDM gives me the opportunity to embark on this desire.
Briana, age 17, New York
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ shopping
♥ little sister & brother
♥ Chinese food
♥ being with friends
♥ country music
I like writing for SDM because I feel like I can help other girls relate to my stories.
Briana, age 19, Pennsylvania
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ singing
♥ acting
♥ photography
♥ reading
♥ making things! :D
I enjoy writing for SDM because it gives me a way to express my creativity while inspiring and helping other girls! ^^
Cara, age 15, California
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ environmental issues
♥ animal rights
♥ indie films
♥ poetry
♥ journalism
I'm all about expressing myself through writing, and Sweet Designs serves as that creative outlet.
Carly, age 18, Ohio
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ concerts
♥ discovering new music
♥ bowling team
♥ headbanging in line at Arby's to "Bohemian Rapsody"
♥ my best friends Jess and John
I write for SDM because exploring creativitiy is fun and I have a lot going on in my head that I believe others should see.
Carolyn, age 17, Dominican Republic
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ writing
♥ volleyball
♥ modeling
♥ hanging out with friends
♥ being on top of the latest and greatest trends
I write for SDM because it helps me open up my mind on things I can develop and it combines the best two things I like doing - writing and fashion.
Cassondra, age 17, California
Chelsea, age 15, Virginia
AKA "Chelzee"
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ cheerleading
♥ texting
♥ hangin with friends
♥ reading
♥ dancing
I love writing for SDM because writing is so fun for me, and it's a way I can share my opinions and thoughts on everything and help other readers like me!
Chelsie, age 14, United Kingdom
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ singing
♥ acting
♥ ballroom dancing
♥ country music
♥ bird watching & reering baby birds
I love writing for Sweet Designs Magazine because I feel I can just let go, and write about whatever is on my mind! :)
Christina Marie, age 19, Louisiana
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ photography
♥ escaping reality
♥ tokio hotel
♥ slash fiction
♥ loving her
I write for SDM because I'm a writer; I take any chance to say what I have to say.
Cindy, age 14, New York
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ fashion
♥ DIY
♥ books set anythwhere glamorous
♥ cooking
♥ theatre
I write for Sweet Designs Magazine to share my ideas with the world.
Danielle, age 17, New York
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ youth group
♥ Key Club
♥ tennis
♥ reading
♥ writing
I love writing for SD Magazine because it's a way to express my feelings and opinions.
Dhvani, age 14, Oman
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ singing & songwriting
♥ writing for SDM
♥ designing graphics
♥ gaming
♥ photography
I'm only 14, but I write for SDM to express my feelings to all those girls out there about how they should react to their problems in life, as I too have had experiences just like other girls.
Elaura, age 18, California
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ photography
♥ my neice and nephew
♥ boyfriend <3
♥ swimming
♥ art
I love to write for SDM because I can speak my mind freely about the things that I care about the most.
Elizabeth, age 20, Pennsylvania
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ gamer - Xbox 360 & PlayStation 3
♥ love Twilight
♥ adore Vin Diesel
♥ read health material
♥ socializing wirh older people
I write because I've seen it and done it, and I feel I can help others by encouraging them to go in a positive direction.
Emily, age 21, Newfoundland
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ cheerleader
♥ college student
♥ lover of life and dancing
♥ poet / columnist / short-storyer
♥ future politician / lawyer / humanitarian
I write for Sweet Designs Magazine because I enjoy sharing my knowledge with other people
and hope they do the same.
Genny, age 18, Malta
Gia, age 18, Florida
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ listening to music
♥ writing
♥ changing my hair color
♥ hanging out with friends all over the Miami area
♥ reminiscing about old times late at night
I write for SDM because I hope that what I write will inspire other girls to express how they feel about subjects that are normal during our teenage years.
Goeun, age 15, Virginia
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ chorus
♥ my ipod/cell phone
♥ Kevin Jonas!
♥ author Zoey Dean
I like writing for SDM because I enjoy writing about things that are important to me or that I care about.
Jasmin, age 14, Indiana
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ reading, writing & drawing!
♥ fashion & shopping! <3
♥ music & texting!
♥ my "adopted" sister aly! (:
♥ cross country & running!
I write for Sweet Designs because I love helping others, and I also love fashion, so putting them together & enjoying it makes me genuinely happy. (:
Jasmine, age 14, Michigan
Jess, age 25, Massachusetts
Sweet Designs Staff Intern
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ traveling
♥ fashion
♥ learning
♥ career
♥ music & my piano
I like writing for SDM because it is an avenue of positive creativity for girls.
Karalynn, age 17, Washington
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ pole vaulting
♥ reading classic literature
♥ writing
♥ spending time with my amazing friends
♥ hiking in the Gorge
I write for Sweet Designs because it is a great outlet for improving my writing while helping other girls with their everyday problems.
Karina, age 17, Texas
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ band!
♥ basketball
♥ old phones
♥ friends
♥ chocolate
I write for Sweet Designs Magazine because I can! And it's fun. :P
Kate, age 19, California
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ dancing
♥ modeling
♥ writing
♥ broadway
♥ acting
I love, love, love writing for SDM because it gives me a chance to express my thoughts, share my experiences, and inspire with words.
Kate, age 18, New Hampshire
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ horseback riding
♥ snowboarding
♥ Civil War reenacting
♥ writing
♥ being crazy with my friends =)
I love to write for SDM because it gives me a chance to write about things I like and care about, and it's a chance for others to see my writing.
Kimberly, age 19, California
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ writing
♥ partying
♥ football
♥ R&B/Pop Music
♥ J.K. Rowling & Stephenie Meyer
I like to write for SDM because I like to express myself and make a difference to girls all over the world with my experiences and writings.
Kristen, age 19, Massachusetts
Sweet Designs Staff Intern
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ books
♥ friends & family
♥ pop culture
♥ candy
♥ cats
I write for Sweet Designs Magazine because it is a great way to let my voice be heard as well as touch the lives of many young girls.
Kristin, age 16, Oregon
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ reading
♥ writing
♥ vegan baking
♥ animals
♥ music
I like writing for SDM because it's a great creative outlet for me and gives me a place to express my opinions.
Kristyn, age 20, Massachusetts
Sweet Designs Staff Intern
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ singing
♥ dancing
♥ shopping
♥ gym
♥ traveling
I love writing for SDM because it gives me the ability to express my thoughts, and help younger girls who seek advice.
Kyleen, age 17, Arizona
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ cheerleading
♥ writing
♥ singing
♥ watching & playing soccer
♥ anything to do with the Twilight saga
I write for Sweet Designs because it gives me a chance to express myself, while informing other teen girls about topics we all enjoy.
Lakshna, age 16, United Arab Emirates
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ reading
♥ writing
♥ dancing
♥ trekking
♥ debating
I like to write for SDM because it gives me an open platform to express my views to a worldwide audience.
Laura, age 15, California
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ drawing
♥ music
♥ anime
♥ foreign languages
♥ movies
I write for SDM to express the emotions I cannot convey in the real world and to show the real me within fictional writing that is interesting.
Lauren, age 21, California
Sweet Advice Featured Columnist
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ sailing
♥ camping
♥ watching sunsets at Coronado Beach
♥ having a heart for God
♥ playing with little kids
I write for Sweet Designs Magazine because I feel Sweet Designs is a positive influence on the youth of today, where young teens can express themselves and have an outlet that looks to help and lift them up in a positive and productive way.
Libby, age 15, Wisconsin
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ guitar (notice the picture)
♥ reading and writing
♥ old black and white movies
♥ baseball (watching and playing)
♥ performing (music and drama)
I write for SDM because I have a passion for writing, and it's great to be able to share my writing with people my age.
Mariah, age 16, Minnesota
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ singing
♥ poetry writing
♥ web design
♥ annoying friends & family with my random musings
♥ starting random businesses
I enjoy writing for SDM because I feel that SDM provides an excellent outlet for young adult writers.
Mayra, age 19, California
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ tennis
♥ writing <3<3
♥ partying :D
♥ shopping <3
♥ collecting seashells
I write for SDM because I want to express my understanding of life to other girls so that they can learn the many lessons life holds and avoid getting trapped going the wrong direction. Plus, I get to help people with my words - that's truly a blessing I'm grateful for.
Mckayla, age 15, Canada
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ graphic design
♥ web design
♥ music
♥ The Beatles
♥ reading
I write for SDM because it lets me write about whatever I want, and share my stories with other girls who might have the same problem as me.
Megan, age 17, Colorado
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ peer leading at church
♥ tennis
♥ reading and writing
♥ volunteering with Big Sisters
♥ debate
I like writing for Sweet Designs because writing is how I find my true voice, and I hope to one day inspire the world through the power of literature.
Mia, age 17, North Carolina
Sweet Advice Featured Columnist
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ playing with my daughter Heaven
♥ reading
♥ writing
♥ college
♥ music
I write for SDM because I feel like my life experiences can help someone with their problems.
Michelle, age 16, South Africa
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ freelance journalism
♥ Anime and manga!
♥ vlogging
♥ fashion! fashion! fashion!
♥ interning
I write for SDM as I am an aspiring journalist with a lot to say and share!
Mona, age 18, Philippines
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ Edward Cullen
♥ reading
♥ cooking
♥ watching TV
♥ surfing the net
I write for SDM because it's the best online magazine in the world.
Natalie, age 18, Ohio
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ playing lacrosse at The Ohio State University
♥ constantly writing about anything and everything
♥ majoring in English
♥ I love photography (it's all I do in my free time)
I write for SDM because there's a lot going on in my head, and sometimes the only way to get it out is to write it, plus, sometimes someone else is going through the same thing you are, and you need someone else's opinion.
Pamela, age 25, South Africa
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ writing
♥ traveling
♥ musicals
♥ psychology
♥ friends & family
I write for SDM because writing is my passion and the best way I can express my thoughts and emotions. I want to help and inspire girls all over the world.
Rebecca, age 21, Wisconsin
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ writing & expressing myself!
♥ church Youth Group Member =]
♥ love to sing - my passion!
♥ such a sport lover!
♥ love to be adventurous
I love writing for SDM because I feel it's a great way to relate to others with similar issues!
Rocio, age 19, California
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ writing
♥ dancing
♥ texting
♥ hanging out with friends
♥ peer counseling
I write for SDM because I feel it is a wonderful way to express my opinions and release my emotions.
Sam, age 19, Massachusetts
Sweet Designs Staff Intern
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ books
♥ movies
♥ anime
♥ swimming
♥ penguins
I like writing for SDM because I'm expanding my experience with writing and also encouraging other girls to do the same.
Samantha, age 13, Indiana
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ shopping
♥ texting
♥ music
♥ running
♥ fashion
I write for SDM because I love fashion, and helping people with theirs is great! (:
Sandhya, age 27, South Carolina
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ novel (and novella) writing
♥ psychology
♥ baby giggles
♥ long walks
♥ volunteering
I like writing for SDM because I love the idea of communicating with the next generation of women!
Sarah, age 19, Pennsylvania
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ music
♥ soccer
♥ volleyball
♥ boyfriend Matt
♥ texting
I write for SDM because it gives me a creative outlet to express my thoughts and problems.
Sarah Martinique, age 17, Georgia
Seema, age 15, California
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ guitar
♥ photography
♥ indie rock
♥ Hitchcock films
♥ Woody Allen books
I write for SDM because I feel as though I have a lot to say and enjoy sharing my experiences with others.
Shanna, age 18, California
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ journalism
♥ music
♥ smiling faces of happy children
♥ Hello Kitty
♥ bubbles
I love writing for SDM because it gives me a chance to escape reality and write how I feel about things in general, and no one will judge me.
Sierra, age 17, California
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ softball (catcher)
♥ writing and reading
♥ music and singing
♥ author: Sarah Dessen
♥ book: The Host by Stephenie Meyer
I write for SDM because it allows me to express who I am.
Soraya, age 18, Texas
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ tennis
♥ shopping
♥ interior designing
♥ music is love!
♥ writing / blogging
I absolutely love writing for SDM because it's how I can express myself and let millions of girls know that life can be painful, but they're not alone.
Tayler, age 16, California
Sweet Designs Featured Writer
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ choir
♥ cheerleading
♥ dance
♥ writing
♥ reading
I write for Sweet Designs Magazine because I enjoy writing stories that project the emotional struggles of teenage girls.
Taylor, age 16, Ontario
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ soccer
♥ shopping
♥ dancing
♥ scrapbooking
♥ traveling
SDM is where I can let go and be myself, help people out, and enjoy being a teenager. Everybody is equal and it doesn't matter how old, what colors of skin you have, or what you look like to be part of this amazing site.
Tess, age 17, Florida
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ writing
♥ dancing
♥ singing
♥ watching movies
♥ acting
I write for SDM so my words can relate and possible change the lives of girls all over the world.
Yorkelis, age 19, Dominican Republic
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
♥ modeling
♥ volleyball
♥ love the works of Paulo Coelho
♥ fashion
♥ being a writer
I truly enjoy being part of the SDM writing staff because I feel I can express my ideas and feed my hunger for providing readers with valuable information.
