Writing Young Adult Fiction
- List Price: $19.99
- Binding: Paperback
- Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Publish date: 07/05/2011
Description:
Your hands-on, friendly guide to writing young adult fiction Are you interested in writing a young adult novel, but aren't sure how to develop a 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 marketable YA book, from developing an idea to publishing your manuscript. Get ready to write -- get the scoop on everything you need to know before you begin writing, like pinpointing your audience, finding an angle that'll make your story stand out, and making use of outlines What a novel concept -- find out how to shape your plot, create teen-friendly characters, develop a convincingly youthful voice, write natural dialogue, and find techniques for connecting with your audience Put on your editor's cap -- discover how to rewrite and polish your story to transform it from a first draft to a seamless, fluid final draft Get published -- find the right agent and/or editor, craft a one-of-a-kind submission package, and promote your novel once it's published Open the book and find: Helpful sidebars from notable YA authors Ideas for timeless themes Four easy steps to writing a killer hook Tips on writing believable characters, settings, and dialogue How to edit and revise with confidence Answers to the most common publishing contract questions Common pitfalls to avoid Advice on self-publishing vs. traditional publishing Learn to: Develop a writing style that appeals to young readers Turn your ideas into a compelling manuscript through writing exercises Submit your novel to young adult publishers
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