Wild InkWild Ink
Success Secrets to Writing and Publishing in the Young Adult Market
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Book, 2012
Current format, Book, 2012, Second edition, All copies in use.Book, 2012
Current format, Book, 2012, Second edition, All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formatsOffers advice to aspiring writers of young adult fiction and nonfiction including how and where to submit your manuscript, how working with a traditional publisher differs from self-publishing, and how best to market your book.
For professional writers considering writing for the young adult (YA) market, this guide provides a practical discussion of considerations for writing for a younger audience and explores key features in fiction and non-fiction writing for several age groups. Beginning with an overview of particularities of the YA market, the guide discusses topics such as novel writing for YA, non-fiction, obstacles and problems in making the switch to YA, writer's resources, submitting manuscripts, book marketing, and options for self publishing. The work includes several interviews with traditional and self-published YA authors. This second edition is fully updated and includes several new chapters. Hanley is a YA novelist. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
What do you need to know to break in to the flourishing young adult (YA) market? With humor and a solid grounding in reality, author Victoria Hanley helps readers understand the ins and outs of the YA genre, how to stay inspired, and how to avoid common mistakes writers make in trying to reach teens. The book includes unique writing exercises to help readers find their own authentic teen voice and dozens of interviews with YA authors, blogging experts, editors, and agents to give inspiration and guidance for getting published. Chapters include writing exercises and self-editing techniques tailored to YA, along with encouraging words on dealing with self-doubt, rejection, and lack of time.
For professional writers considering writing for the young adult (YA) market, this guide provides a practical discussion of considerations for writing for a younger audience and explores key features in fiction and non-fiction writing for several age groups. Beginning with an overview of particularities of the YA market, the guide discusses topics such as novel writing for YA, non-fiction, obstacles and problems in making the switch to YA, writer's resources, submitting manuscripts, book marketing, and options for self publishing. The work includes several interviews with traditional and self-published YA authors. This second edition is fully updated and includes several new chapters. Hanley is a YA novelist. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
What do you need to know to break in to the flourishing young adult (YA) market? With humor and a solid grounding in reality, author Victoria Hanley helps readers understand the ins and outs of the YA genre, how to stay inspired, and how to avoid common mistakes writers make in trying to reach teens. The book includes unique writing exercises to help readers find their own authentic teen voice and dozens of interviews with YA authors, blogging experts, editors, and agents to give inspiration and guidance for getting published. Chapters include writing exercises and self-editing techniques tailored to YA, along with encouraging words on dealing with self-doubt, rejection, and lack of time.
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