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Author Voice: What is it? How do you know if you have it? And how do you make yours stronger?
Confession: I dread when I'm asked about author voice at writing conferences. I always trip all over my words, and I usually find myself talking in circles. My answer is always convoluted with so many half-baked thoughts that I'm sure I've never brought much clarity...
SHOW ME THREE THINGS: A Writing Exercise
It's FRIDAY, you guys! To celebrate the end of the week and to exercise our writing muscles, let's play a game. Here's how it works: Below, you'll find a chart with three columns: Character, Setting, and Trait. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to:...
Learning from Other Authors
Jill here. I love reading books about the lives of writers. While every author's journey is different, we can learn much from those who have gone before us. I recently read a biography on the life of Louisa May Alcott that focused on her time working as a nurse during...
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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.