You’ve written the entire novel and realized none of it makes any sense after the first page? Not even the gods can help you, my friend. So, it’s time to read through what you’ve done. If you’ve outlined, it may help to see where your story and your outline starts to divert...
Finding the intersections betweenJane Eyre(the classic novel) and the antics of Jane Eyre and Charlotte Brontë as characters makesMy Plain Janeextra fun. The plot itself is entertaining, and it’s cute to see all the ways in which (fictional) Charlotte uses her (fictional) friend Jane’s ...
Bridget At Now Novel - Over 9 years ago I'm always thankful when someone clarifies that YA is a marketing category, and not really a fiction genre. I go crazy when someone just says "I like YA novels". What, mystery? Urban fantasy? No, don't tell me, you're talking dystopian or...
For example, does your word count fall within the expected range for your type of young adult book? Keep in mind, certain genres like young adult fantasy, young adult science fiction, and young adult historical fiction can be longer because there’s a certain amount of “world-building” ...
The Rest of Us Just Live Here, by Patrick Ness (YA Fantasy) I was completely charmed by this novel, which is told from the POV of one of the “normal” kids in a world full of Chosen Ones and dangerous supernatural happenings. In this way, it reminded me a bit of Buffy the Vampire...
Sara Watterson is a fiction writer, author of the fantasy novel This Dreamer. Follow Sara's progress and read a synopsis now!
Interview Part Two: Sarah Raughley Talks Trilogy Success, Livewire, Her Favorite Black YA Books Welcome to Part Two of our interview with YA historical fantasy author, Sarah Raughley. If you missed part one, you can read it here. As far as writing goes, especially with your trilogy, I ...
Whether writing contemporary, historical, sci-fi or fantasy, an interview can be a great opportunity to develop a character or learn about something you didn’t know about before. Read now Conducting an Interview for Your YA Novel An Interview with Chris Panatier, Author of Stringers ...
Whether writing contemporary, historical, sci-fi or fantasy, an interview can be a great opportunity to develop a character or learn about something you didn’t know about before. Read now Conducting an Interview for Your YA Novel An Interview with Chris Panatier, Author of Stringers ...
One the 4th Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me . . . Fantasy Fiction. Core. This is the debut novel by a talented writer and friend who attends the same church as me. I have one word for ya: Dragons. Really, what more do you need?