“To fight discouragement, remind yourself of the basics: I can write.I have the opportunity to do so. I love what I write. Now smile and be thankful.”

Richelle E. Goodrich is an American author and screenwriter. She co-created the *Twilight* series with Stephenie Meyer and later developed the *Beauty and the Beast* live-action remake for Disney. Her work spans young adult fiction and television, blending fantasy and romance.