The Hunger Games Trilogy a Must-Read for YA Fiction Writers
Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games trilogy isn't just for readers. Writers of YA fiction have much to gain, too, from this highly acclaimed book series.
Sep 14, 2011
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Susie Yakowicz
Gary Paulsen's Winning Formula for Writing YA Survival Novels
Writing survival novels for young adults can be difficult, but author Gary Paulsen shows how with his use of realism and poetry in Hatchet and other novels.
Feb 9, 2011
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Susie Yakowicz
Young Adult Novels a Growth Market Aided by Schools & Librarians
Award-winning young adult novel author Adrian Fogelin advises writers how to take advantage of the growing market for youth-oriented stories.
Oct 31, 2010
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Steve Hulsey
Writing For Children: Believable Dialogue and Likable Characters
A few simple rules, can bring characters of children's literature into the lives of astute child readers through the author's door, believably.
Aug 26, 2010
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Kara Smith
Writing Young Adult Books – Selene Castrovilla
Author Selene Castrovilla shares her experience and advice on writing YA novels, creating characters, developing voice, and using profanity in young adult literature.
Dec 9, 2009
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Jennifer Jensen
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Susie Yakowicz -
Susie Yakowicz is a Minnesota freelance writer whose work has appeared in dozens of publications for children and adults.