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Describing Characters Through Characters
By Jill WilliamsonHow you describe your characters depends on who your point of view character is. If you're writing a female, she might describe clothing, give fabric and designer details, or compare herself to the person she’s looking at. A male point of view...
Making Your Characters Matter
by Stephanie MorrillA writer emailed me to ask, "I struggle with the amount of characters I have in my plot. Most of the time, I end up with too many. It makes it difficult to bring new important characters into the scenes. Is there a limit for the amount of...
Character Merits, Flaws, or Fears
By Jill WilliamsonIn case you haven't noticed... I like lists. But I promise these will be my last lists for a while. *grin*As with my post on hobbies and skills, I also like to think about my characters' traits, both positive and negative. In fact, each item on my...
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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.