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Jamie Pacton: On the Magic of YA
Interviews

Jamie Pacton: On the Magic of YA

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
3 Tips for Writing Dystopian Young Adult Fiction
Young Adult

3 Tips for Writing Dystopian Young Adult Fiction

By Julian R. Vaca
Rimma Onoseta: On Trusting the Process of Revision
Interviews

Rimma Onoseta: On Trusting the Process of Revision

By Robert Lee Brewer
Lane Clarke: On Healing Through Writing
Interviews

Lane Clarke: On Healing Through Writing

By Robert Lee Brewer
Katrina Leno: On Writing Around an Idea
Interviews

Katrina Leno: On Writing Around an Idea

By Robert Lee Brewer
Writing the Raw Emotions of the Most Vulnerable Time in My Life
Writing Habits and Practices

Writing the Raw Emotions of the Most Vulnerable Time in My Life

By Kelly Yang
T.M. Blanchet: On Letting Go of What’s Holding You Back
Interviews

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

By Robert Lee Brewer
Maggie Stiefvater Quote | Writer's Digest Interview
From the Magazine

The Writer's Digest Interview: Maggie Stiefvater

By Moriah Richard
Elizabeth Acevedo Quote | Writer's Digest Sept/Oct 2021 Interview
From the Magazine

The WD Interview: Elizabeth Acevedo

By Amy Jones
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 Torres
Sandhya Menon: On Reinventing a Classic Fairy Tale
Interviews

Sandhya Menon: On Reinventing a Classic Fairy Tale

By Robert Lee Brewer
Motive Magic for the Middle Grade/Young Adult Writer
Children's

Motive Magic for the Middle Grade/Young Adult Writer

By Ren Koppel Torres
Deb Caletti: On Exploring the Art-versus-Artist Debate
Interviews

Deb Caletti: On Exploring the Art-versus-Artist Debate

By Robert Lee Brewer
Rachael Lippincott: On Coming Back to a Shelved Project
Interviews

Rachael Lippincott: On Coming Back to a Shelved Project

By Robert Lee Brewer
S. K. Ali: On Writing the Stand-Alone Sequel
Interviews

S. K. Ali: On Writing the Stand-Alone Sequel

By Robert Lee Brewer
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 Monroe
Alyson Gerber: On Writing Difficult Topics for Young Readers
Interviews

Alyson Gerber: On Writing Difficult Topics for Young Readers

By Robert Lee Brewer
Lynn Painter: On Rom-Coms and Escapism
Interviews

Lynn Painter: On Rom-Coms and Escapism

By Robert Lee Brewer
Natalie Lund: On Grief and Unanswered Questions in YA Fiction
Interviews

Natalie Lund: On Grief and Unanswered Questions in YA Fiction

By Robert Lee Brewer
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 Farmer
Laurel Everywhere Erin Moynihan
Young Adult

Author Spotlight: Erin Moynihan on Laurel, Everywhere

By Cassandra Lipp
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Interviews

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

By Robert Lee Brewer