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How To Write Compelling Back-Cover Copy
Since we talked about hook sentences last week, it only seemed natural to address back-cover copy today. Like a hook sentence, your back-cover copy is a tool for selling your book. If you are traditionally publishing, this copy sells your book first to agents and...
Writing Exercise: Show Me Three Things
Today, we're revisiting one of our most popular writing exercises! If you've participated in this one before, don't worry. It's different every time. And to the many new faces, WELCOME! I hope you enjoy this exercise. Here’s how it works: Below, you’ll find a chart...
Go Teen Writers Book Club–Chapter Four: Escalation
Some of you might have seen that I released the book cover for Thirst yesterday. If you haven't seen it, I wanted to post the cover here to celebrate with you all since I wrote that book as part of this blog during the #WeWriteBooks year. So here it is! What do you...
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About Stephanie
Stephanie Morrill writes books about girls who are on an adventure to discover their unique place in the world. She is the author of several contemporary young adult series, as well as two historical young adult novels, The Lost Girl of Astor Street and Within These Lines. Within These Lines was a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selection, as well as a YALSA 2020 Best Fiction for Young Adults pick. Since 2010, Stephanie has been encouraging the next generation of writers at her website, GoTeenWriters.com, which has been on the Writer’s Digest Best Websites for Writers list since 2017. She lives in the Kansas City area, where she loves plotting big and small adventures to enjoy with her husband and three children. You can connect with Stephanie and learn more about her books at StephanieMorrill.com, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
About Jill
Jill Williamson is a chocolate loving, daydreaming, creator of kingdoms, and the author of several young adult fantasy novels including the Blood of Kings trilogy. She loves teaching about writing. She blogs at goteenwriters.com and also posts writing videos on her YouTube channel and on her Instagram TV channel. Jill is a Whovian, a Photoshop addict, and a recovering fashion design assistant. She grew up in Alaska without running water or electricity and now lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two kids. Find Jill online at jillwilliamson.com or on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter.