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The Value of First Thoughts

by Shannon Dittemore | Jan 19, 2018 | Brainstorming, Creativity, First Drafts, Grow An Author, The Craft of Writing, Writing, Writing Life

Shannon Dittemore is the author of the Angel Eyes novels. She has an overactive imagination and a passion for truth. Her lifelong journey to combine the two is responsible for a stint at Portland Bible College, performances with local theater companies, and an...

2 Ways To Be Sure Your Scene Really Matters

by Stephanie Morrill | Nov 13, 2017 | Characters, Editing, First Drafts, Plot, Scenes and Scene Structure, The Craft of Writing

Stephanie Morrill is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com and the author of several young adult novels, including the historical mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street (Blink/HarperCollins). Despite loving cloche hats and drop-waist dresses, Stephanie would have been a...
Using an Opening Narration to Pinpoint Your Story Problem

Using an Opening Narration to Pinpoint Your Story Problem

by Jill Williamson | Sep 27, 2017 | Story Beginnings, The Craft of Writing

Jill Williamson is a chocolate loving, daydreaming, creator of kingdoms. She writes weird books in lots of weird genres like fantasy (Blood of Kings and Kinsman Chronicles), science fiction (Replication), and dystopian (The Safe Lands trilogy). Find Jill...
What Are Your Personal Writing Rules?

What Are Your Personal Writing Rules?

by Stephanie Morrill | Sep 18, 2017 | Author Life, The Craft of Writing, Writing Life

Stephanie Morrill is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com and the author of several young adult novels, including the historical mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street (Blink/HarperCollins). Despite loving cloche hats and drop-waist dresses, Stephanie would have been a...

Letting go of what “real” writers should be like.

by Stephanie Morrill | May 2, 2016 | The Craft of Writing, Writing Life

“If anywhere in your soul you feel the desire to write, please write. Write as a gift to yourself and others. Everyone has a story to tell. Writing is not about creating tidy paragraphs that sound lovely or choosing the right words. It’s just about...

Cut the Clutter From Your Sentences

by Stephanie Morrill | Nov 24, 2014 | Description, Editing, The Craft of Writing

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,...
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