Writing for YA
Using Kindle Vella: Interview with Historical YA Author Stephanie Daniels
Amazon launched Vella this past month! Kindle Vella story episodes can be read in the Kindle for iOS app…
September 27, 2021-
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Writing for YA
Interview with Olivia Smit: Reading Advice for YA Authors
Young Adult author Olivia Smit just released her newest contemporary, Hearing Lies. She’s also is in my crit group,…
August 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Writing a First Novel: Ten Mistakes Not to Make
There’s no one right way to write a novel, but there are plenty of wrong ways! Here’s a few…
July 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Before Narrating a Novel: Audiobook Production Tips from Tara. K. Ross
Audiobooks are gaining popularity. I have always loved audiobooks and am a bit picky when it comes to narrators.…
June 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Avoiding Preachy Prose
Much young adult fiction today deals with contemporary issues and is a reflection of the times. Authors have important…
May 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Writing a First Novel: Creating Characters
In past blog posts, I’ve written about choosing a genre, story premise, and GMC. A key element of any…
April 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Writing a First (or Second) Novel: Story Premise & GMC
I love new, fresh story ideas. When I first started writing stories, I would attempt to capture a thought…
March 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Story retellings: Interview with A. K. Pittman
Allison Pittman, writing as A. K. Pitman, has a brand new book out, and it’s a YA P &…
February 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Writing a First Novel: Choosing A Genre
Want to write a novel, but aren’t sure what genre to pick? Write What You Love That’s a good…
January 27, 2021 -
Writing for YA
Talking About Writing and Contests with 2020 First Impressions YA Finalist Annette Griffin
The First Impressions Contest is held every year by ACFW. This year, Annette Griffin made it to finalists’ list…
December 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
All About Writing Mentors: Q & A with Lisa Samson
Guys, I have been a huge Lisa Samson fan since forever. In fact, I distinctly remember reading the Christy…
November 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Do’s and Don’ts When Forming Your Launch Team
Congratulations, your book baby is now ready for release! What comes next? It’s time to celebrate your book release…
October 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Writers Gotta Read: Where to Find Book Recs and A Short List of Suggested Reading for YA Authors
I cannot remember the books I’ve read any more than the meals I have eaten; even so, they have…
September 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Building a Compelling Fantasy World: Q & A with YA Author Amy C. Blake
It’s not always easy creating a whole world from scratch. Amy C. Blake agreed to give a few words…
August 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Feeling Blocked? Five Tips to Help
I’ve never liked the term writer’s block and prefer to call it writer’s exhaustion, but it means the same…
July 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Write Anyway
There will be days when writing is hard. When your eyes burn and your back hurts. You will scrape…
June 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Writing Diverse Mental Health Themes in YA Fiction
If you’ve queried in the past five years, you’re familiar with the plea for diverse books. Publishers and readers…
May 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Why Your Beta Stopped Reading Your Manuscript
Finding a reliable and dependable beta reader can be a challenge. They often bail on you. Why? This topic…
April 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Researching and Authenticity in Fiction: Interview with YA Author Felicia Bridges
I’ve always loved books about far flung places. It’s a wonderful way to expand horizons. I decided to talk…
March 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
How to Alienate and Offend Readers: Diversity and Sensitivity
What’s sensitivity reader? A sensitivity reader may not be what you think it is. These are not “thin-skinned” readers…
February 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
Tips for Podcasting with Author Tara K. Ross
I love a good podcast and listen to several. Recently, I found The Hope Prose Podcast by young adult…
January 27, 2020 -
Writing for YA
New Year, New Goals
The new year is almost upon us. Instead of making New Year’s resolutions, why not try to come up…
December 27, 2019 -
Writing for YA
How to Succeed with PitMad
Are you familiar with PitMad? #PitMad is a pitch party on Twitter where writers tweet a 280-character pitch for their…
November 27, 2019 -
Writing for YA
Interview with Author Judy Christie: Writing Across Genres
Sometimes writers have a hard time sticking to one genre. I’d thought I see what Judy Christie had to…
October 27, 2019 -
Writing for YA
Interview with Watty Award Winner Brian McBride: Using Wattpad to Build Your Audience
Today I’m talking with Young Adult author Brian McBride. I wanted to know more about Wattpad. DJS: Your book…
September 27, 2019
