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T.M. Blanchet: On Letting Go of What’s Holding You Back
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T.M. Blanchet: On Letting Go of What’s Holding You Back

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 11, 2022
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From the Magazine

The Writer's Digest Interview: Maggie Stiefvater

By Moriah RichardApr 15, 2022
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From the Magazine

The WD Interview: Elizabeth Acevedo

By Amy JonesFeb 18, 2022
Drawing the Line for Withholding Secrets in Young Adult and Middle-Grade Novels
Children's

Drawing the Line for Withholding Secrets in Young Adult and Middle Grade Novels

By Ren Koppel TorresJun 14, 2021
Sandhya Menon: On Reinventing a Classic Fairy Tale
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Sandhya Menon: On Reinventing a Classic Fairy Tale

By Robert Lee BrewerJun 7, 2021
Motive Magic for the Middle Grade/Young Adult Writer
Children's

Motive Magic for the Middle Grade/Young Adult Writer

By Ren Koppel TorresJun 5, 2021
Deb Caletti: On Exploring the Art-versus-Artist Debate
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Deb Caletti: On Exploring the Art-versus-Artist Debate

By Robert Lee BrewerJun 2, 2021
Rachael Lippincott: On Coming Back to a Shelved Project
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Rachael Lippincott: On Coming Back to a Shelved Project

By Robert Lee BrewerJun 1, 2021
S. K. Ali: On Writing the Stand-Alone Sequel
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S. K. Ali: On Writing the Stand-Alone Sequel

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 23, 2021
3 Tips to Invite Your Readers into Your Story World–For Writers and Readers of All Ages and Stages
Children's

3 Tips to Invite Your Readers into Your Story World–For Writers and Readers of All Ages and Stages

By Mary Alice MonroeMay 19, 2021
Alyson Gerber: On Writing Difficult Topics for Young Readers
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Alyson Gerber: On Writing Difficult Topics for Young Readers

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 16, 2021
Lynn Painter: On Rom-Coms and Escapism
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Lynn Painter: On Rom-Coms and Escapism

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 5, 2021
Natalie Lund: On Grief and Unanswered Questions in YA Fiction
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Natalie Lund: On Grief and Unanswered Questions in YA Fiction

By Robert Lee BrewerApr 13, 2021
14 Techniques to Write Emotional Truth to Engage Readers: Why It Works and How in Successful Storytelling
Writing Techniques

14 Techniques to Write Emotional Truth to Engage Readers: Why It Works and How in Successful Storytelling

By Robin FarmerMar 19, 2021
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Young Adult

Author Spotlight: Erin Moynihan on Laurel, Everywhere

By Cassandra LippNov 17, 2020
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Interviews

Karol Hoeffner: Writing Stories When They're Ready to Blossom

By Robert Lee BrewerSep 23, 2020
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Popular Fiction

Young Adult First Place Winner: "Life After Dusk"

By Douglas JernMay 1, 2020
Christopher J. Moore started his writing career in screenwriting, working on successful TV shows, but soon realized he wanted his stories to reach a broader audience. After adapting several of his screenplays into stand-alone novels, he embarked on a new YA series, The Switch Family.
Interviews

Screenwriter and Novelist, Turned YA Author, Christopher J. Moore: Author Spotlight

By Jeanne Veillette BowermanFeb 5, 2020
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WD Magazine Online Exclusives

Young Adult First Place Winner: "Eighteen"

By Guest ColumnMar 20, 2019
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Young Adult

From YA to YEAH: 4 Ways to Keep Teen & Young Adult Readers Hooked

By Ren Koppel TorresJan 8, 2019
One of Us Is Lying: Karen M. McManus on Her Gripping Bestseller
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One of Us Is Lying: Karen M. McManus on Her Gripping Bestseller

By J.D. MyallDec 8, 2017
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Interviews

Meet Nic Stone, Debut Author of Bestselling Novel 'Dear Martin'

By Guest ColumnOct 23, 2017
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7 Things I've Learned So Far, by Laurie Flynn

By Chuck SambuchinoNov 9, 2016
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New Agency Alerts

New Literary Agent Alert: Ayanna Coleman of Quill Shift Literary Agency

By Chuck SambuchinoNov 6, 2016