Writing Great Books for Young Adults: Everything You Need to Know, from Crafting the Idea to Getting Published

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
ISBN: 9781402293528

About the Author
Brooks, Regina: - Regina L. Brooks is the founder of Serendipity Literary and has been developing books for over a decade. She has been highlighted in several national and international magazines and periodicals, including Writers and Poets, Essence Magazine, Writer's Digest Magazine, and Sister2Sister. She lives in New York City, New York.