This keynote podcast is open for everyone!

J.Elle walks us through crafting dynamic characters that come to life on the page. She shares tidbits of her writing process, from outlining, the relationship between plot and character, to tips for working with critique partners, and so much more! You don’t want to miss this!

J.Elle is a young adult and middle-grade author and advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. Born in Houston, Texas, Jess is a first-generation college student with a Bachelor of Journalism and Master of Arts in Educational Administration and Human Development. Her passion for empowering youth dates back before writing to her first career in education. She’s worked as a Preschool Director, Middle School Teacher, and High School Creative Writing Mentor. Elle has also a year of Editorial experience at PS Literary Agency and Gelfman/ICM and freelances as a developmental editor for a literary agency. In her spare time, you’ll find her volunteering at an alternative school, providing feedback for aspiring writers, loving on her three littles, or cooking up some dish true to her Texas and Louisiana roots. Wings of Ebony is her first novel.

pronouns: she/her

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