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How to Write a Query Letter
Last Friday we talked about which writers need literary agents and where you can go to find one. When you’ve compiled a list of agents you’re interested in working with, it’s time to write that query letter. As a reminder, a query is a means of introduction to a...
The Jill Report: When You’ve Done All You Can
My School Report Well, I've done it. I have officially completed my application to grad school. You're probably like, "Didn't you already turn in your application?" Yes. Yes I did. But part of my application was passing some tests, and that took a bit longer. I had to...
Finalists from “As soon as we arrived…”
We had 77 entries for this last contest, and here are the top 15 in alphabetical order: Alethea Wolf Allison Riera Amy Bethany R. C. Marie Bohley Caroline C. Jess Mausolf K.J. Haakenson L. J. M. L. Malachi Watkins P. Barny J. P.J. Ryder Rain Sylvar Rhiannon Curley...
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.






