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Young adult fiction

Writing Through Grief in Children’s Books

Award-winning author Tim Cummings discusses writing through grief in children’s books, including his own experiences with grief and fear.

One Piece of Advice From 15 Young Adult Fiction Authors in 2024 Robert Lee Brewer

From Idea to Bookshelf: Two YA Authors on the Writing Process Christine Webb

Humor in YA Fiction: A Serious Post Christine Webb

How to Write Stories With Hope in YA Fiction Shivaun Plozza

How (and Why) to Write About Tough Topics in YA Fiction Patrick Flores-Scott

Writing YA Literature as an Adolescent Therapist Parisa Akhbari

Arlene Klasky: On the Process of Refining Your Story Robert Lee Brewer

Kamilah Cole: Someone Somewhere Needs Your Story Robert Lee Brewer

True Crime as Inspiration for Fiction: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Margot Harrison

Caroline George: Don’t Let Writing Be Your Everything Robert Lee Brewer

Elizabeth Lim: Give Yourself Goals, Not a Timeline Robert Lee Brewer

Sunya Mara: Listen Only to the Voices Trying to Help You Get Better Robert Lee Brewer

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

Using Magic as Metaphor in Fantasy Novels Adrienne Tooley

Angel Luis Colón: On Writing a Spooky YA Ghost Story Robert Lee Brewer

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