Perceive the Trends in the Young Adult Market: Part II by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson
In Part I of this series, we’ve explored two trends in writing YA: fantasy and retellings. This time, let’s examine trends that speak to important social and cultural topics. TREND 3: EMPHASIZE MULTICULTURALISM AND DIVERSITY Stories with characters from different cultures continue to be a big draw for tweens and teens. With our current national […]
Rumors, Reunions, and Revenge: A New YA Fantasy & Authors Interview
Announcing the third book in the Pirate Hunter Chronicles, YA fantasy novel by co-authors Helena George and Sarah Rodecker.
The Button Girl Part I: A Review
Book review of a young adult fantasy, The Button Girl.
Purple Moon: Book Review by Kathryn Dover
What do you think of when you hear the title Purple Moon? I didn’t know what to expect when I purchased this novel by Tessa Emily Hall at the Write2Ignite conference in 2018. Purple Moon is full of plot twists and keeps you in suspense. The reader is constantly surprised throughout the novel. Review Even […]
Should Writers Be Hopeful About the State of YA Christian Fiction? by Tessa Emily Hall, Master Class Instructor
Tessa Emily Hall, Write2Ignite’s YA Master Class instructor, provides hope for Christians writing in this genre.
5 Ways to Practice Good Literary Citizenship
What does is mean for a writer to practice good literary citizenship and why is it important?
Writing Clean YA Fantasy- by Guest Blogger Helena George
Writing Clean YA.
Your Author Brand, Part 2: Nailing Your Style Guide
You should be purposeful about creating your author brand. Consistency in your brand — the way you appear to others — brings a level of professionalism, quality and even trustworthiness to book buyers.
Ships, Secrets, and Survivors: A Book Review by Teen Reviewer, Elle Dennison
Write 2Ignite rarely posts two reviews of the same book. But, in a few weeks Helena George will be posting a great article on how to write a clean YA book and I thought I’d bring her book to your attention again. – Carol Baldwin, blog administrator. ***** Sarah Rodecker and Helena George’s Ships, Secrets, and […]
Websites for YA Writers
Compiled by Jean Matthew Hall If you would like to read up on writing for young adults before our September 18, 2021 Master Class with Tessa Emily Hall here are a few helpful website. Some contain quick tips. Some go into much more depth. They are handy resources for you to refer to again and […]