If you're a lifelong reader and professional bookworm, the chances are pretty high that you've considered writing stories of your own, whether for fun or in hopes of eventually getting them published. Although many teens have all of the potential and talent necessary to write and publish their own books, it can be really tricky to navigate the early steps that set you on the path to success. In this post, author Stephanie Morrill --- whose latest book, THE LOST GIRL OF ASTOR STREET, releases this February --- explains how she got on the early track to publishing and offers helpful advice for young authors hoping to make it in the book world.