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7 Tips for Writing a YA Character Caught Between Worlds, by Allen Zadoff
Character

7 Tips for Writing a YA Character Caught Between Worlds

By Allen Zadoff
Elizabeth Lim: Give Yourself Goals, Not a Timeline
Young Adult

Elizabeth Lim: Give Yourself Goals, Not a Timeline

By Robert Lee Brewer
Christy Cashman: Writing “Was a Deep Dive Into Learning About Myself”
Young Adult

Christy Cashman: Writing “Was a Deep Dive Into Learning About Myself”

By Robert Lee Brewer
Using Magic as Metaphor in Fantasy Novels | Adrienne Tooley
Science Fiction/Fantasy

Using Magic as Metaphor in Fantasy Novels

By Adrienne Tooley
Angel Luis Colón: On Writing a Spooky YA Ghost Story
Horror

Angel Luis Colón: On Writing a Spooky YA Ghost Story

By Robert Lee Brewer
K. X. Song: On Writing a Sense of Place for People Who Feel Placeless
Young Adult

K. X. Song: On Writing a Sense of Place for People Who Feel Placeless

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Things Writers Should Know About Writing for Teens
Young Adult

5 Things Writers Should Know About Writing for Teens

By Jennifer De Leon
Jean Louise: On Avoiding Clichés in YA Fantasy
Interviews

Jean Louise: On Avoiding Clichés in YA Fantasy

By Robert Lee Brewer
Ellie Marney: On the Unique Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction
Interviews

Ellie Marney: On the Unique Challenges of Writing Historical Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
5 Things All YA Novels Need To Succeed
Young Adult

5 Things All YA Novels Need To Succeed

By Anthony McGowan
“Write What You Know” vs. Making It All Up in Fiction
Writing Techniques

“Write What You Know” vs. Making It All Up in Fiction

By Margot Harrison
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Young Adult

How to Write a Young Adult Novel

By Robert Lee Brewer
4 Tips on Creating Pitch Perfect YA Characters | Amy S. Foster
Young Adult

4 Tips on Creating Pitch Perfect YA Characters

By Amy S. Foster
Teen Writers Come of Age | Jamie S. Margolin
Young Adult

Teen Writers Come of Age

By Jamie S. Margolin
How to Write for Teens Without Sounding Like an Adult Writing for Teens
Young Adult

How to Write for Teens Without Sounding Like an Adult Writing for Teens

By Kurt Dinan
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8 Tips for Writing a Tenacious Teen Sleuth

By Kimberly G. Giarratano
5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids
How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids

By Ann Whitford Paul