Writing for YA
Seven Ways Young Adult Novels Miss the Mark (and How to Fix Them)
Do you struggle to create a teen protagonist that resonates with young adult readers? Is something off in the…
August 27, 2025-
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Writing for YA
Jumpstart Evocative Writing During the Holidays
Does your prose suffer from overly mechanical writing? Your story gets there, but the scenery is somewhat bland? Or…
October 27, 2024 -
Writing for YA
Avoiding Burnout: Interview with YA Author Gillian Bronte Adams
Burnout. It’s a consequence of producing books that authors don’t always consider. Today’s authors must juggle multiple roles, and…
August 27, 2024 -
Writing for YA
Naming the Book Baby: How to Create a Compelling Title
My books rarely keep their working titles. This may be because the title wasn’t that great to start with,…
May 27, 2024 -
Writing for YA
How to Avoid Writing a Contrived Plot
I’ve been working on a story, and was a bit concerned my ending felt contrived. In my critique group,…
November 27, 2023 -
Writing for YA
Writing Characters Readers Connect With Part Two
Last time we talked about some ways to write a character that evokes a deep connection with the reader.…
August 27, 2023 -
Writing for YA
Five Things You Must Do To Reach Teen Readers
Sometimes it’s hard to remember all the emotions, feelings, and concerns that young teens have. Times change, attitudes change,…
July 27, 2023 -
Writing for YA
How To Reclaim Writing Motivation
Slogging away for weeks, months, or years on a project can be discouraging. Writing requires self-discipline, but is that…
February 27, 2023 -
Writing for YA
When Writing Goals and Reality Collide
Beginning a new year tends to motivate people to get organized, start new projects, or finish ones they’ve ignored…
January 27, 2023 -
Writing for YA
What I Learned by Being on a Pub Board
I was flattered to be asked to serve as a pub board member for a small publisher. I’m no…
April 27, 2022 -
Writing for YA
Three Gifts to Give Yourself Right Now
The gift-giving season is almost upon us! In all the planning for others, don’t forget yourself. I strongly encourage…
November 27, 2021
