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The winner of the Go Teen Writers: How to turn your first draft into a published book download is... Jennie. Congratulations. There was a whopping total of 87 entries! This download is being provided by Jill Williamson and Stephanie Morrill . Thank you so much for doing my interview and giving this book away.

     Just like athletes workout on a regular basis to excel in their sport, writers should do the same thing. I have found that writing—or trying to write—everyday has improved my writing significantly. Writers have good days and bad days just like everyone else, but getting in the habit of pushing myself to write at least something every day, is so much help. Here are some things I have found. 1. Find a contest/group/challenge           I have been a part of both Go Teen Writers’ 100–4–100 challenges, and this has been great for me. One hundred words is not a lot at all, but it is the habit it creates that is so helpful. Finding something like this can help keep you accountable. And prize motivations once and a while are good too : ) 2. Find a time and place           Family and school come before my writing, so writing at night after life slows down a bit ...

     I would like to welcome Stephanie Morrill and Jill Williamson to my blog today! I am so excited that they took the time to do an interview with me. Here is a little bit about them:       Stephanie Morrill and  Jill   Williamson  have written a combined two dozen speculative and contemporary novels for teens. They also blog obsessively at  www.goteenwriters.com . When not writing or blogging, they can be found at the teen table at writer's conferences or wherever chocolate is being given away. Come hang out with Stephanie at  www.stephaniemorrill.com  and  Jill  at  www.jillwilliamson.com . Why did you choose the genre that you did? Stephanie: I feel like “contemporary young adult” chose me, honestly. I wanted to write deep, serious books that might get studied in English classes … but I never had any ideas for deep, serious books, so that flopped. My ideas, even after high...

What is the working title of your book?    More Than This Where did the idea come from for the book?    I have lived as a foster sister for over two and a half years, and having connections with the many people involved. I felt that people needed to hear about the importance of Christian foster homes. What genre does your book come under?     YA contemporary Christian Which actors would you choose to play your characters in a move rendition?   Oh, I am so bad at actors. I really have no idea who would do the part well. But, I do have a pinterest board I use for pictures of my characters. More Than This board What is the one-sentence synopsis of your book?      Erynn’s new forever family’s faith fills the holes, but    they bring new challenges—of love, forgiveness, compassion—and also blessings she never expected. Is your book self-published, published by an independent publisher, or represented ...