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By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/3/2016
When writing for young adults, it's important to get the voice and language right.
https://www.writingclasses.com/toolbox/articles/six-tips-for-writing-young-adult-novels
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 11/10/2016
Here's a list of 21 publishers who accept young adult manuscripts.
http://www.authorspublish.com/21-publishers-accepting-young-adult-manuscripts/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/21/2016
There are several key differences between these two types of novels.
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-key-differences-between-middle-grade-vs-young-adult
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/12/2016
Find holes in your story by using a novel journal.
http://writershelpingwriters.net/2016/09/hunting-story-holes-using-novel-journal/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 2/7/2016
Make sure you're not accidentally using slang words in your YA that will date your novel.
http://writeonsisters.com/writing-craft/writing-ya/accidental-outdated-slang-in-ya/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/14/2015
What is magical realism and should you be writing it?
http://www.adventuresinyapublishing.com/2015/10/magical-realism-in-ya-and-why-youll.html#.VmIQgHarRlY
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/26/2015
What are the key differences between a novel for 8-12 year olds and one for teens?
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-key-differences-between-middle-grade-vs-young-adult
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/22/2015
Get ready for National Novel Writing Month.
http://blog.nathanbransford.com/2015/10/your-nanowrimo-tuneup.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 8/1/2015
Young adult books can be any genre, from romance to science fiction, mystery to mainstream.
http://www.nownovel.com/blog/how-to-write-ya-fiction/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 6/24/2015
These agents have sold the most young adult books in 2015.
http://www.darcypattison.com/marketing/top-20-ya-agents-2015/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 6/22/2015
You shouldn't write to a trend, but if you have a manuscript with a currently popular topic, now might be the time to submit it.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/childrens-announcements/article/66587-what-to-expect-when-you-re-expecting-ya.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 6/17/2015
Three authors discuss how a novel in verse is different than one written in prose.
http://www.axonjournal.com.au/issue-4/writing-young-adult-verse-novel
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 6/6/2015
How your young adult novel is written is as important as what it is about.
http://writersrumpus.com/2015/05/01/6-stylistic-techniques-in-ya-novels/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 5/21/2015
Create an image system for novels in verse to tie together the plot and increase characterization.
http://www.ekristinanderson.com/?p=13068
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 2/3/2015
There are key differences between young adult and new adult novels.
http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/11/guest-post-giveaway-deborah-halverson.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 1/17/2015
If you write YA, you should learn about the next age up category--new adult.
http://cynthialeitichsmith.blogspot.com/2014/11/guest-post-giveaway-deborah-halverson.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 1/12/2015
There are many advantages to outlining your novel before beginning to write.
http://kathytemean.wordpress.com/2014/11/25/outlining-your-novel/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/20/2014
Here's a five-part blog series on how to avoid LGBTQ stereotypes in young adult novels.
http://www.malindalo.com/2010/06/avoiding-lgbtq-stereotypes-in-ya-fiction-part-5-resources/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/13/2014
Lana Popovic has switched agencies to Chalberg Sussman and is actively looking for new middle-grade and young adult clients.
http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/guide-to-literary-agents/literary-agent-spotlight-lana-popovic-of-chalberg-sussman
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 12/5/2014
Heather Alexander has switched from editor to agent and is now representing picture book through young adult authors at Pippin Properties.
http://www.kidlit411.com/2014/11/Kidlit411-Agent-Spotlight-Heather-Alexander.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 11/29/2014
Rich Richter has joined the Zachary Shuster Harmsworth Agency and represents picture books through new adult.
http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/63934-rick-richter-joins-zachary-shuster-harmsworth-agency.html
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 11/25/2014
Short stories are alive and well in the young adult market.
http://www.allvoices.com/article/100001976
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 10/17/2014
Harmony Ink Press is moving to LGBTQ and YA books.
http://publishingperspectives.com/2014/09/harmony-ink-press-reaching-out-to-lgbtq-youth/
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 9/16/2014
What are the key differences between middle grade and young adult novels?
http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/the-key-differences-between-middle-grade-vs-young-adult
By: LAURIE WALLMARK,
on 9/14/2014
Here are a few things not to put in your opening pages.
http://annerallen.blogspot.com/2014/07/how-not-to-start-novel-four-things-to.html
