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I’m taking today off!
I'm easing back into routine after being gone most of last week for a mini book tour in the county where Within These Lines takes place. I had a wonderful time connecting with the staff at Manzanar National Historic Site, speaking at a county library, and visiting 5...
Five Promises You Make to the Reader
When a reader’s eyes travel your book’s first page, they are not only reading a story, but one promise after another. Each promise crafted carefully by you, the author. Wait, what? You didn’t realize you were making promises? Oh, but you are. Story beginnings are...
Go Teen Writers Book Club: Chapter 8 – Emergence
Today on the Go Teen Writers Book Club, we’re discussing Chapter Eight: Emergence. Chapter Recap:Mr. James started this chapter talking about how most authors consider themselves more of an outliner or an organic writer, and that both writing styles have strengths and...
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.







