by Jill Williamson | Nov 1, 2017 | Characters
How do you come up with names for the people in your books? Do you make them up on the spot? Do you name them after friends? Is there a better way? There are lots of ways to find lists of first or last names for contemporary stories. I’ve listed some below. But...
by Shannon Dittemore | Sep 8, 2017 | Writing
Shannon Dittemore is the author of the Angel Eyes novels. She has an overactive imagination and a passion for truth. Her lifelong journey to combine the two is responsible for a stint at Portland Bible College, performances with local theater companies, and an...
by Stephanie Morrill | Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Hey all! Shannon here! Well, I’m not REALLY here. I’m off celebrating my 15th wedding anniversary with my husband. But in my absence, I have the grand privilege of introducing you all to Cindy M. Jones. She has some fantastic thoughts on interviewing your...
by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stephanie here. Perhaps it’s a cliche thing to say, but it’s hard for me to believe that it’s the time of year where I’m telling you Jill, Shannon, and I are on vacation for a couple weeks and will see you after the New Year.The three of us are...
by Stephanie Morrill | Dec 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Jill here! Today’s we have a guest post from author Colin Cannici. I really love the concepts he presents in this post and have been thinking a lot about them as I have been writing these past few weeks. I hope you all enjoy this as much as I did.Colin Cannici...
by Stephanie Morrill | Sep 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stephanie here! I’m excited for the chance to introduce Katymarie Frost, who pitched this article idea to us on how to create a “homeless shelter” for your characters. I think you’ll really enjoy her ideas!Katymarie Frost has never had a...
by Stephanie Morrill | Jun 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stephanie Morrill is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com and the author of several young adult novels, including the historical mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street, which releases in February 2017. Despite loving cloche hats and drop-waist dresses, Stephanie would...
by Stephanie Morrill | May 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stephanie Morrill is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com and the author of several young adult novels, including the historical mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street, which releases in February 2017. Despite loving cloche hats and drop-waist dresses, Stephanie would...
by Stephanie Morrill | May 16, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stephanie Morrill is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com and the author of several young adult novels, including the historical mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street, which releases in February 2017. Despite loving cloche hats and drop-waist dresses, Stephanie would...
by Stephanie Morrill | May 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
Stephanie Morrill is the creator of GoTeenWriters.com and the author of several young adult novels, including the 1920’s mystery, The Lost Girl of Astor Street, which releases in February 2017. Despite loving cloche hats and drop-waist dresses, Stephanie would...