Francina Simone, author of YA novel, Smash It! 

In this episode, we discuss her writing process, and:

• Being your own best editor
• Blocks coming from undeveloped characters
• And more

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This Week’s Writing Prompt

Each week the featured author offers a writing prompt for you to use at home. I suggest setting a timer for 6 or 8 minutes, putting the writing prompt at the top of your page, and free writing whatever comes to mind. Remember, the important part is keeping your pen moving. You can always edit later. Right now we just want to write something new and see what happens.

This week’s writing prompt is: Play some music that gets you into writing. Pick at least three of your characters who interact, and take them to Disney World. Have them avoid the problem that you know they have to face, and let them talk around it. 

Explore Womxn Authors

In this episode, the author recommended these womxn writers:

• Amara Luciano, author of Heirs of Fate
• Olivia A. Cole, author of The Conspiracy of Stars

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• Episode 45: Nicole Vick - Author of Pushing Through: Finding the Light in Every Lesson
• Episode 43: Deborah Salazar Shapiro - Author of The Magical Mindful Day
• Episode 42: Emily Hashimoto - Author of A World Between

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