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4 ways to make your heroine stronger
by Stephanie MorrillA writer emailed me to ask, "How can I make my heroine a believable heroine? There is a bit of fighting/action in the book. She won't always win of course, but how do I make the victories believable? In reality it isn't easy or sometimes even...
More About the Publishing Process
By Jill WilliamsonIn case you missed last Tuesday's post (click here to read it), I walked you through a hypothetical scenario of getting your book submitted to an editor and how the editor got the publisher to make an offer. You're signed the contract and are going...
What teen writers should know about pitching their book
by Stephanie MorrillLast week I had the joy of hanging out at the One Year Adventure Novel conference in Olathe, Kansas. (If you're a homeschool student or parent, this curriculum is amazing. Definitely check it out.)I got to do some fun/scary things like talk to...
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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.