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Journey with Gillian – Mountain Climbing
My name is Gillian Adams. I write middle grade and young adult fantasy. Whenever I’m not off battling orcs, slaying dragons, or exploring the ins and outs of complex fantasy worlds, I live in the great state of Texas.I’ve been a member of the Go Teen Writer’s...
The Story Behind Your Story
by Jill WilliamsonWhere do your story ideas come from? I've shared some of the ways I have brainstormed new stories by combining two completely unrelated things or coming up with a "What if?" question. But there's always a little more to it than that.I'm...
7 Things You Need In The Beginning of Your Story
by Stephanie MorrillI often receive emails from writers asking for advice on where to start their story. While every story is different, here are a seven elements that I feel belong in the first few chapters of a book:Who the main character is and what they want...
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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.