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Researching your characters
Last week when we talked about research, we focused on researching the setting, but of course many things in a book need to be researched. Like how your character's process the world around them.You might find yourself needing to research a facet of your character's...
Researching your setting
It's at this point in my process - the character chart/synopsis/Scene Breakdown Spreadsheet part - that I discover things I'll need to research.With my current WIP, I'll need to research my setting (Healdsburg, California), the restaurant business, the food TV show...
Creating a Scene Breakdown
So if you liked the character chart thing, my guess is the Scene Breakdown Spreadsheet will rock your writing world too.I think I mentioned this last week, but the Scene Breakdown Spreadsheet (hereafter referred to as the SBS because I don't want to keep typing that)...
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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.