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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
Interviews

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

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

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 23, 2021
Alyson Gerber: On Writing Difficult Topics for Young Readers
Interviews

Alyson Gerber: On Writing Difficult Topics for Young Readers

By Robert Lee BrewerMay 16, 2021
One of Us Is Lying: Karen M. McManus on Her Gripping Bestseller
Interviews

One of Us Is Lying: Karen M. McManus on Her Gripping Bestseller

By J.D. MyallDec 8, 2017
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Publishing Insights

Children's Literary Agents Roundup: How to Write for Young Audiences

By Guest ColumnOct 25, 2017
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Publishing Insights

Switching Genres: How One Author Transitioned from a Young Adult Audience to Adult

By Guest ColumnOct 10, 2017
middle grade, young adult
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Writer's Digest's Middle Grade & Young Adult Online Writing Conference

By Cris FreeseNov 7, 2016
Writing Irresistible Kidlit
There Are No Rules Blog by the Editors of Writer's Digest

Writing for the Young Adult Audience

By Rachel SchellerNov 13, 2012
How to Improve Writing Skills

More & More & More Tales To Give You Goosebumps (Yeah, We're Talking About R.L. Stine)

By Zachary PetitJan 11, 2012
How to Organize and Develop Ideas for Your Novel
Writing Your First Draft

How to Organize and Develop Ideas for Your Novel

By Laura WhitcombApr 28, 2011
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How to Improve Writing Skills

How to Improve Your Writing Style in 10 Minutes or Fewer

By Brandon RoyalDec 15, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

How to "Up the Stakes" for Your Main Character

By Victoria Lynn SchmidtOct 5, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

How to Write Intriguing Male and Female Characters

By Leigh Anne JashewaySep 3, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

Quick Tip: How to Develop Your Characters

By adminAug 27, 2010
5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids
How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Tips for Creating Characters for Kids

By Ann Whitford PaulAug 27, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

Best Writing Advice in 10 Words or Fewer

By adminAug 4, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

The Best and Worst of Writing Advice

By Jessica StrawserJul 12, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

5 Steps to a Great Female Protagonist

By Jessica StrawserJul 9, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

Motivate Your Characters Like a Pro

By Jessica StrawserJul 8, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

How to Give Your Character the Perfect Name

By Devyani BoradeJun 8, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

From Idea to Page in 4 Simple Steps

By N.M. KelbyFeb 16, 2010
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How to Improve Writing Skills

Rescuing Your Story From Cliche

By adminJan 21, 2010