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Yesterday, Vanetta Chapman was nice enough to share her writing process with us. Make sure don't miss the chance to learn from her and to win her best selling novel, A Simple Amish Christmas.We've talked about how to open our book and what makes a good first chapter....
Sticking with your first book
A writer e-mailed me to ask, "When it comes to your first book, I'm not sure what kind of mindset to have. Do you take the approach that most first books aren't published, so it's a weak idea and it might suck, but at least I wrote it? Or hold out for something you...
What makes a good first paragraph?
Wednesday we talked about elements of a good first chapter, and we've talked on here before about what makes a good first line of a novel. Let's get more detailed and talk about your opening paragraph.I can't stress enough how critical the opening paragraph is. It's...
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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.