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What’s Your {Story} Problem?
Happy Wednesday, writers! I'm a little bogged down out here in California. There's a fire raging about a half hour from where we live, and we've got a house full of evacuees. They're lovely, and I'm so glad we have space to share, but it makes finding a quiet corner...
Answering Your Questions About Character Voice, Character Arcs, and Creating Distinct Characters
A while back, I asked our community, "If you had a writing mentor, what kinds of questions would you ask them?" In today's post, I've culled a selection of your questions about characters to answer: "What are some good ways to develop strong, likable main characters?"...
How To Build A Romance Thread In Your Story (with some help from Tangled)
(If this post sounds familiar, it's because I've adapted it from one written in 2013. My daughter is now a freshman in high school and no longer watches Tangled obsessively. Thank you in advance for offering your condolences.) I love the movie Tangled, so it was...
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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.