Description
Break into the Bestselling Young Adult Market with this IndispensableGuide!
Whether you're just getting started or are on the hunt foran agent or publisher, Writing Great Books for Young Adults is your completeinsider source on how to succeed in the flourishing world of YA fiction andnonfiction. In this updated and revised edition, veteran literary agent ReginaL. Brooks offers invaluable advice for YA writers on everything from shapingyour novel to crafting the perfect pitch for your book.
Learn How To:
-Develop an authentic, engaging voice and writing style
-Construct dynamic plots that will resonate with readers
-Avoid common pitfalls related to tone and point of view
-Navigate the emerging genres of YA nonfiction and New Adult
-Create an exceptional query letter and proposal that willgrab the attention of agents and publishers
You'll also discover how successful film adaptations like Harry Potter and The Hunger Games have broadened the market for your book.Filled with tips and advice from agents, editors, and popular YA authors, Writing Great Books for Young Adults is your ticket to an incredible YA career!
Brooks offers writers who are serious about attractingteen readers solid guidance through the creation process of writing YA fiction.--LibraryJournal
Author: Regina Brooks
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Published: 10/07/2014
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.40w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781402293528
ISBN10: 1402293526
BISAC Categories:
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Writing | Children's & Young Adult
- Language Arts & Disciplines | Publishers & Publishing Industry