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My Truths About The Writing Life
To all the writers who entered the 100-word contest: WAY TO GO on entering. That can feel vulnerable, and it takes bravery. We're proud of you! The top 15 entries will be announced tomorrow on the blog. Because of what I've been reading, I've been thinking a lot the...
Why You Need an Agent and Where to Find One
Last week I promised you some thoughts on query letters and I am here to deliver. As I began to prepare for this topic, I realized it would be unwise to tackle it all in one week. Instead, we’ll discuss the who and why and how of query letters over the next two or...
How to Name All the Characters in Your Book
*This is a Retro Rewrite of some posts I wrote in 2013 and 2017.How do you come up with names for the characters in your books? Do you make them up on the spot? Do you name them after people you know? There are lots of ways to find lists of first or last names for...
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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.