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4 Essential Tips On Writing Young Adult Fiction

Young Adult fiction, or YA, is one of the most vibrant, fun, emotionally engaging genres out there.

Young Adult explores topics many genres won’t touch; it joins on the journey of personal growth and Bildungsroman (read: “coming of age”) that we all struggle through. It doesn’t hurt that it also sells like hotcakes, movie deals included.

Do you want to write Young Adult fiction? Well, there is no magic formula, but that’s the bad news. The good news is I’m going to share four effective tips on writing Young Adult fiction to make your story more successful and relatable.

Labor Day Writing Prompt

by Monica M. Clark | 28 Comments

In honor of Labor Day, take fifteen minutes to write about an American worker.

This Simple Writing Habit Changed My Life

by Joe Bunting | 29 Comments

I’m often asked,”How did you become a writer? Did you always dream about being a writer as a kid? How did you actually make it happen?”

If you’ve ever wanted to become a writer, today I want to share my personal experience of becoming a writer. I especially want to explore the writing habits I had to develop to become a professional writer. The most important habit required of a writer might surprise you.

How to Edit Like a Pro

by Ruthanne Reid | 53 Comments

Ah, the dreaded “e” word! Are you ready to learn how to edit your book as well as you possibly can? Hold on tight. This is one of those things that seems so simple, yet can be incredibly difficult to actually accomplish.

I promise it’s worth the effort. If you learn to self-edit, your work will shine like the top of the Chrysler building (i.e. very shiny).

Join the Wacky Writing Prompt Scavenger Hunt (and win silly prizes)

by Pamela Fernuik | 175 Comments

The world needs more silly. That’s why we want to invite you to please join us for The First Annual Wacky Writing Prompt Scavenger Hunt. We will randomly choose three participants to win a new Moleskine notebook, a brown paper bag, or a wooden hanger.

3 Literary Devices You Should Be Using in Your Writing

by Emily Wenstrom | 64 Comments

Literary devices can be great tools in your writer’s arsenal to help you illustrate your stories and points in a way that invites engagement and reflection.

And yet what’s the difference between a simile and a metaphor? Metaphor and personification? How much of that English 101 class can you really remember?

3 Reasons Novel Writing is Like Building a Start Up

by Monica M. Clark | 22 Comments

Eventually, like the entrepreneur, as a writer, you will have to ask for an investment from others. By asking people to buy and read your book, you’re requesting that they invest their time and money into your ideas and skills—and your characters.

3 Reasons to Break Free from Your Writing Comfort Zone

by The Magic Violinist | 25 Comments

It’s easy to fall into a rut. I’ve done it plenty of times, using the same kinds of characters in the same kinds of plots with the same kind of genre. For a while it’ll be nothing but sixteen-year-old orphaned heroines in a fantasy world or talking animals who always get into trouble. But as much as writing your favorite stories is fun, it’s a fine line between safe and stale.

3 Writing Lessons from GO SET A WATCHMAN by Harper Lee

by Kellie McGann | 16 Comments

The beloved classic To Kill A Mockingbird has a sequel. Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee was released on July 14th. In its first week of publication, Go Set a Watchman sold 1.1 million copies, the most ever sold in a week by Harper Collins.

One Secret to Write a Classic Children’s Book—Or Any Book

by Pamela Fernuik | 26 Comments

Would you like to write a classic children’s book? One that will be read my millions of children? I think you would like to. However, I will admit, I can’t read your mind. So I am making assumptions. Maybe you don’t want your book made into movies, or read by children all over the world, or have the main character sold as a plush toy in stores.

But, I have discovered The One Secret, the missing ingredient that takes a story from good to great.

Here to learn? You’re in the WRITE place!