The Complete Guide to Writing for Young Adults is an essential resource for the emerging YA author. Here you'll find honest advice from award winners, international bestsellers, and industry professionals. If you've wondered why you need an agent, how to build your career, whether you should collaborate on that project, or how to write responsibly for a younger audience... it's all here to get you started:The Emergence of YA: Adrienne KressAge Considers, Youth Ventures: Defining YA: E.C. MyersThe Problem With Parents: Deby FredericksWriting YA Science Fiction as if Science Matters: Allen SteeleMore Than Girl And Boy Books: Gender In YA: Leah BobetCreepy Or Romantic: Fanny Valentine DarlingMaking Your Readers Team Players: Julie KagawaTrans 101 for YA Writers: Sassafras LowreyAgent Secrets For YA Writers: Laurie McLeanBook Bloggers Are Your Friends: Pam van Hylckama VliegThe Best About Collaboration (and a little of the worst): Clay and Susan GriffithThe Home Field Disadvantage: Leah Petersen
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