Do you have a VAP?

by Stephanie Morrill Stephanie 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,...

How to Craft a Strong Heroine

Dina Sleiman writes stories of passion and grace. Most of the time you will find this Virginia Beach resident reading, biking, dancing, or hanging out with her husband and three children, preferably at the oceanfront. Since finishing her Professional Writing MA in...

How to Get Back to Writing After A Break

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. You can connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and...

5 Tips For Keeping Your Sanity During Edits

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,...

Knowing Your Characters Can Take A While

by Stephanie MorrillIn my experience, I can do the character worksheets. I can daydream the character’s backstory. I can pin images on my Pinterest boards. I can figure out my characters’ strengths, weaknesses, one-word descriptors, and growth words. But...