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Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies (2011)

by Deborah Halverson(Favorite Author)

4.09 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0470949546 (ISBN13: 9780470949542)

languge

English

genre

Nonfiction

publisher

For Dummies

review 1: Not as informative or organized as "Writing Novels For Dummies", it's still full of interesting information, and a must read for people planning on writing YA fiction.It dedicates WAY too much time (almost a fifth of the book) to promoting book\finding agents\working with editors\sending your submission -- maybe that could be left for "Book Publishing For Dummies"? I would have liked to see more in working the plot, and revising, rather than "general" guidelines.Still, worth the money.
review 2: Excellent resource--not just for Newbies!I'm glad to have added this book to my collection of writing resources! The book is comprehensive, starting out from setting up a writing workspace all the way to the how-to's of publication. The book is organized into self-conta... moreined logical sections so you can browse it like a smorgasbord, choosing what you want, when you need it. There are great details for the beginning writer, but also wonderful reminders, juicy tidbits, and food-for-thought for more seasoned writers. I learned new things reading it, even though I've been writing and absorbing info for 10 years. The book covers what NOT to do as well as what to do--nitty-gritty do's and don'ts. Learn them in this book and avoid awkward mistakes! I love the really cool checklists for novels, as well as writing exercises that make writers think about what's going on with their themes, characters, and plots. I am SO going to use the "Using Your Hook to Shape Your Story" section with its handy checklist, for my next novel. The sidebars include tips from well-known YA authors and agents, which are fun and informative. I also love this intro sentence, as Deborah's goal for what writers can take away from the book: "…how to think like a kid but strategize your novel and your career like an adult." less

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