Writers for Young Adults

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This group is for those She Writers who write fiction for young adults.

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Pacing for YA -Need Help please!

Started by T. Swift. Last reply by T. Swift Apr 22. 7 Replies 0 Likes

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 this problem and I want it fixed. I know an editor at a publishing company who wishes to see my work and she…Continue

Writer's Retreats

Started by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan. Last reply by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan Mar 20. 6 Replies 0 Likes

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 accountable to finishing the middle of the book and helping me work through the weak spots.I love the idea of this…Continue

1st Person POV vs Multiple (2-3 characters) POV for your YA novel. Which is better? What's your experience between the two?

Started by T. Swift. Last reply by Stephanie Scott Mar 19. 8 Replies 0 Likes

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 time I start getting to the meat and bones of it. The thing is, I am trying to figure out should I write from my…Continue

So many books...

Started by B. Lynn Goodwin. Last reply by Avra Wing Mar 8. 9 Replies 0 Likes

...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 get in the voice of a young woman coming of age and dealing with loss? Thanks!Continue

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Comment by Catherine Stine on June 15, 2012 at 11:00am: Candy, wishing you a good recovery. Look we all need to take breaks here and there. I'm trying to stay in the loop, but the Internet here in Athens os very slow.

Comment by Catrina Barton on June 15, 2012 at 10:38am: Welcome back Candy. :)

Comment by Candy Fite on June 15, 2012 at 10:35am: Hi, Fellow YA writers! I've been MIA since February. I apologize. Surgery, a tough recovery, and a close death in the family will do that to a person. I've struggled with even getting my own writing done.

I'm back. :))

I wanted to say HELLO to all of the new members. Welcome!! I'll be seeing y'all around the site. :-)

Comment by Leigh Michael on June 13, 2012 at 6:25am: Hi everyone! Quick shout out that this is the last day my debut YA paranormal will be free on Amazon.com. I'd really love the help spreading the word. It's really appreciated :)

Sprite (Annabelle's Story Part One)
Annabelle Walsh thought she had it all. She was the star of her swim team, had a loving family, a great boyfriend, and to top it off, she’d be starting at UCLA in the fall. One day, she’d be referred to as Dr. Annabelle Walsh.

She was living every girl’s dream – until her life was turned upside down. All starting with finding out that she's not just a human, but also a water spirit. Half-human, half-sprite to be exact. Although not just any sprite, Annabelle is prophesied to be the only one who can save both the sprites and mankind.

With a mix of current events, anecdotes from Greek mythology, tidbits of folklore, and Leigh’s own imagination, we join Annabelle in her journey to restore order beneath the sea. Each step of the way her mind, body, and soul are pushed to the limit begging the question, how much can one half-human, half-sprite take?

Comment by Syeda Tasmia Tahia on June 12, 2012 at 3:37pm: Hi Friends,

The 4th Chapter of 'Silent Voices' is ready to be read. http://www.shewrites.com/profiles/blogs/silent-voices-the-wounded-w... please do provide me with feedback, and any constructive criticism is very welcome. I would love to know what feel one feels towards the character, and also if possible, how he connects and compares with the other characters. Now that all four of them are introduced, I would love to hear what comparisons, compassions and connections with between themselves and with the reader. Thanks for your help in advance!

Comment by Alle C. Hall on June 3, 2012 at 9:56pm: Madonna died."

So reads the opening to my most recent review for the literary journal PLOP!.

I discuss Laura Barcella's Madonna & Me: Women Writers on The Queen of Pop.

http://plopit.org/2012/05/21/what-would-madonna-do/

Hoping you can lend your eyeballs,

Alle

Comment by Catherine Stine on May 31, 2012 at 9:46pm: Camp Nano is on! Will you be at Nano Camp? If not, how will you discipline yourself this summer to write tons of pages?

http://catherinestine.blogspot.com/2012/05/camp-nano-starts-june-1-...

Comment by Syeda Tasmia Tahia on May 25, 2012 at 5:58pm: 4th chapter of my novel Silent Voices is ready to be read!http://ning.it/Kqsqel. thank u 4 all ur support&feedback! Do comment on post plz!

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Comment by Catherine Stine on May 23, 2012 at 5:37am: Come help celebrate the launch of Susan Kaye Quinn's YA scifi Closed Hearts and enter the contest to win great swag, plus see super-cool bonus content!

http://catherinestine.blogspot.com/2012/05/in-celebration-of-susan-...