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Finding inspiration and motivation
A writer asked me, "I'm lacking inspiration and motivation. Any suggestions on how to find any?!"You're certainly not alone. All writers go through dry spells, and sometimes it's easier to work yourself out of it than others. Or sometimes our non-writing life is...
Point of View Oversimplified
You have no idea how long I've been avoiding this subject.Correctly using Point of View (hereafter known as POV) is tricky, and often one of the last things a new writer masters. (Followed closely by Showing versus Telling. More on that next week.)This will be an...
What’s the best way to title your book?
A writer e-mailed me to ask, "How do you name your books? Whats the best way to go about it?"For a writer, titling is one of those funny things where it matters ... but it also might not.I didn't come up with a single one of my titles. Actually, I came up with So Over...
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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.