Writers for Young Adults Discussions (63)

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Pacing for YA -Need Help please! Hi ladies, I am writing my first YA novel and I am in the beginning pages and realized that I have a pacing problem. I do not want to have… Started by T. Swift	7	Apr 22 Reply by T. Swift
Writer's Retreats Hello all - I'm 3/4 through the first draft of my first YA fantasy novel. I'm a part of a paid online workshop that's helping me stay acco… Started by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan	6	Mar 20 Reply by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan
1st Person POV vs Multiple (2-3 characters) POV for your YA novel. Which is better? What's your experience between the two? Hi Ladies, I am about to finally start writing my novel. I've done some research, read 3-4 "How to write YA fiction books" and its high ti… Started by T. Swift	8	Mar 19 Reply by Stephanie Scott
So many books... ...so little time. Reading YA helps me write YA. I'm not crazy about vampires, and neither is my protagonist. What YA books will help me g… Started by B. Lynn Goodwin	9	Mar 8 Reply by Avra Wing
Has anyone named a character or two after real people in your life in your fictional story? Is it Taboo? Hey Ladies, I am truly writing a fictional YA story but I must be honest...my antagonist is inspired a little something by someone in my p… Started by T. Swift	9	Feb 12 Reply by T. Swift
Seeking Guest Blog Opportunities I've just released my YA paranormal thriller Ghost Hand, and I'm looking for places to blog about the book,YA, my experiences self-publishi… Started by Ripley Patton	3	Feb 3 Reply by Henry Circle
Readers Aloud – support for writers in revision Hi guys, I wanted to drop a line about a new group that can help make your manuscript sing. Many of us know that reading our own work alou… Started by Margo Rowder	15	Nov 15, 2012 Reply by Margo Rowder
Self-Criticism So I've just finished the second draft of a YA novel. While it has some good scenes, and I think the characters are real, if not entirely l… Started by Selene MacLeod	5	Nov 13, 2012 Reply by Selene MacLeod
Re: How many Characters should you have for a YA novel?; Re: Who is Your Antagonist when Your Protagonist has two goals? First off hello T. Swift! I decided to reply to you in a post because then other group members can share their advice as well. First I am g… Started by Mercedes-Benz Taylor	5	Nov 5, 2012 Reply by T. Swift
Looking for an experienced YA editor; any suggestions? I have a finished YA novel that I am may self publish and wanted some recommendations for an experienced YA editor. Also what have others d… Started by Jennifer Vail	4	Nov 3, 2012 Reply by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan