Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies

Halverson, Deborah

ISBN 10: 0470949546 / ISBN 13: 9780470949542

Published by For Dummies, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies
• Publisher: For Dummies
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470949546
• ISBN 13: 9780470949542
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: good

About this title

Synopsis

Your hands-on, friendly guide to writing young adult fiction

With young adult book sales rising, and bestselling authors like J.K. Rowling and Stephenie Meyer exploding onto the scene, aspiring YA writers are more numerous than ever. Are you interested in writing a young adult novel, but aren't sure how to fit the style that appeals to young readers?

Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies gives you tricks of the trade and proven tips on all the steps to write a YA book, from developing an idea to publication.

• Unique writing exercises to help you find your own authentic teen voice
• Tips to avoid when submitting manuscripts
• How to break into the flourishing young adult market

With the help of this step-by-step guide, you'll have all the skills to write an inspiring and marketable young adult novel.

About the Author

Deborah Halverson founded the writer's advice website DearEditor.com and was a veteran editor for young adult and children's fiction before picking up a pen and writing the teen novels Big Mouth and Honk If You Hate Me.