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What Makes a Good Middle? Part 2
by Stephanie MorrillYou can find part one of writing a good middle here, but as a refresher, last Thursday I covered that each scene needs to be building toward something, we need to see the plan underway, it's probably time to introduce a B storyline, the...
Punctuation 101: Apostrophes
by Jill Marie Williamson I, Duchess of CarmI just have to confess to you that sometimes when I write these Punctuation 101 posts, I have to review, and this time, I learned something new. I feel tall.So here are some rules about apostrophes.PossessivesTo turn a noun...
What Makes a Good Middle Part 1
by Stephanie MorrillOn Monday, I talked about seven elements that I think make for a good story beginning. The middle, unfortunately is a little tougher to nail down. Which is probably one of the reasons writers struggle with it so much. But here are some thoughts on...
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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.