Writing Great Books for Young Adults

Everything You Need to Know, from Crafting the Idea to Landing a Publishing Deal

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Language Arts, Writing & Publishing, Writing Skills, Business & Finance, Career Planning & Job Hunting, Careers, Reference
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Author: Regina Brooks ISBN: 9781402247743
Publisher: Sourcebooks Publication: September 1, 2009
Imprint: Sourcebooks Language: English
Author: Regina Brooks
ISBN: 9781402247743
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication: September 1, 2009
Imprint: Sourcebooks
Language: English

From a top young adult literary agent, the only guide on how to write for young adults

With an 87 percent increase in the number of titles published in the last two years, the young adult market is one of the healthiest segments in the industry. Despite this, little has been written to help authors hone their craft to truly connect with this audience. Writing Great Books for Young Adults gives writers the advice they need to tap this incredible market.

Topics covered include:

  • Listening to the voices of youth
  • Meeting your young protagonist
  • Developing a writing style
  • Constructing plots
  • Trying on points of view

Agent Regina Brooks has developed award-winning authors across the YA genre, including a Coretta Scott King winner. She attends more than 20 conferences each year, meeting with authors and teaching.

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From a top young adult literary agent, the only guide on how to write for young adults

With an 87 percent increase in the number of titles published in the last two years, the young adult market is one of the healthiest segments in the industry. Despite this, little has been written to help authors hone their craft to truly connect with this audience. Writing Great Books for Young Adults gives writers the advice they need to tap this incredible market.

Topics covered include:

Agent Regina Brooks has developed award-winning authors across the YA genre, including a Coretta Scott King winner. She attends more than 20 conferences each year, meeting with authors and teaching.

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