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I love editing – Part Three
In part one, we talked about viewing our manuscripts as "fixer uppers" that we'd just bought. We talked about taking care of the big stuff before we started prettying her up. In part two, we prettied up, and today we're talking about being honest with ourselves about...
Perseverance for finishing a book
I've decided to no longer call you guys "readers." When I used that term in the past, I meant people who read GTW and sent questions. From now on, I'll refer to you guys as "writers." Because if you're writing, you're a writer.So. A writer e-mailed me to ask, "How do...
I love editing – Part 2
Last week we talked about how to start editing: Look at the big picture stuff. For those who missed the first post, you can check it out here.Once you've got your big picture items taken care of - POV, plot, characters - you can start "prettying it up," as Sally...
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.




