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Some writers appear to be completely addicted to craft books. There's nothing wrong with that, but I often find myself reading the same advice over and over. A craft book has to really say something special to me, has to really motivate, for me to buy it and keep it...
How do you choose character names?
Instead of doing my usual Tuesday thing, which is to address a question from one of you guys, today I'm asking the question. How do you choose character names?For me, character names are just kind of a feel, and I use all kinds of methods. Even within the same...
Showing vs. Telling
Little annoys me more in a book than authors who tell me something they could easily show me. Or possibly worse is telling me alongside showing me. This is a silly example, but it's the book I've read most recently, and it'll work.In - er - Curious George Bakes a Cake...
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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.