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Writing Prompt: They say I’m innocent
This round's writing prompt is:They say I'm innocent, but I know better.As always, the prompt sentence should be read as the opening line of a novel. Your job is to write the next 100 words like you're writing the opening paragraph. Which means your goal is draw me...
What makes a good title?
Ugh.When I saw what I'd scheduled to talk about today, I had a brief, inner-toddler moment of "Don't wanna!"That's because titles are hard. And even if you work your butt (or your "boom-boom" as my 3-year-old inexplicably calls it) off at creating what you think is...
Cliche Plots and last round’s finalists
Once upon a time, I only posted on Go Teen Writers twice a week. These days I feel like I could post 7 days a week if I wanted to spend that much time blogging. A reader emailed me to ask, "I was wondering though if you had any advice for me as to how to make a cliche...
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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.