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Lisa Jackson:
Hi Lisa! I am Hannah and I am in high school. I love writing so much. I am currently writing a novel I can see sparks all over. It is very hard with my classes and my family. I share my ideas with my best friend, Star. But I feel like I'm doing something wrong. When I read, it seems like it must be so easy to make conversations long and juciey, but I can't seem to do this. Any tips for me to use?
Lisa Jackson
You can take writing courses, of course and eventually attend conferences. Read, read and read some more. What books do you like and why? Conversation should sound natural—read yours aloud. Would your friends and parents talk like that? Do the words sound natural? Give it a try. Good luck!
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Lisa Jackson:
This is so exciting! I have read most of your books and they are great! Sometimes I am wide awake at night after reading one of your books because I think I hear noises in my old house lol. Do you ever get spooked while you are writing? Where do you find the inspiration behind your storylines? Are the characters in your books based on real people?
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