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Covering time
A writer e-mailed me to ask, "Is it OK that my book covers only like a month in the entire novel, and that I don't skip too many days?"This is a great question! I'm amazed by the things you guys think to ask.In short, yes. Books can cover any kind of time span....
Blooming where you’re planted
This month, I committed to writing 50,000 words. Kind of my own personal NaNo, since NaNo takes place in November and that so doesn't work for me.I decided to work on the manuscript my agent was currently pitching, called Something Borrowed.Between October 1st and the...
An exercise for amping up your dialogue
Last Thursday, I wrote a very frustrated post about flat, whiny characters. In it, I also briefly ranted about characters who won't just OPEN THEIR MOUTHS AND TALK TO EACH OTHER.Okay, I'm done yelling. Sorry. It's a touchy subject for me because dialogue is the best...
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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.