You Need The Struggle

by | Mar 31, 2015 | Uncategorized

Stephanie here.Something I’ve noticed in my years of interacting with aspiring writers is that universally the process of getting published feels daunting. I’ve been in that place. It’s normal to doubt that being published will ever happen for you....

What kind of writer do you want to be?

by | Mar 24, 2015 | Uncategorized

Stephanie here.Back in October, I had the joy of going on a writing retreat with Jill Williamson and Shannon Dittemore.Jill, me,and Shan out for a scenic lunch breakShannon picked me up at the airport in Sacramento, and we enjoyed a few hours in the car as we drove to...

Writing in Community and Writing Alone

by | Mar 23, 2015 | Uncategorized

by Stephanie MorrillStephanie writes young adult contemporary novels and is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com. Her novels include The Reinvention of Skylar Hoyt series (Revell) and the Ellie Sweet books (Playlist). You can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter,...

Writers Are Found Artists

by | Mar 17, 2015 | Uncategorized

by Stephanie MorrillI sometimes feel sad for non-writers. How do they survive the tedium frequently involved in social gatherings? In my 31 years, I’ve been trapped in so many conversations where the pointlessness would set my teeth on edge if I wasn’t...