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 […]
Perceive the Trends in the Young Adult Market: Part 1 by Guest Blogger, Kim Peterson
Kim Peterson shares two trends in writing for young adults.
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 Christian Themes in Young Adult Literature by Guest Blogger Vijaya Bodach
Christian Themes in YA books.
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.
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 […]
Five Reasons That A Not-Yet Published Author Should Use Social Media- By Guest Blogger, Mindy Baker
5 reasons to use social media BEFORE you publish your book.
Creating Images for Your Author’s Platform
Join me below as I take you through the motions of creating both on Canva.
Does The Women of the Bible Speak with Relevance for Children’s and YA Writers? A Book Review and Thoughts for Writers by Debbie DeCinatis
Wanting to support a Christian journalist who openly owns her faith, I pre-ordered a copy of Shannon Bream’s new book, The Women of the Bible Speak: The Wisdom of 16 Women and Their Lessons for Today (HarperCollins, 2021), but I confess my expectations were not high on first look at the table of contents. Most women covered […]
Designing a Canva Image
Have you been intrigued with Canva but found it intimidating? Well, now is your chance to explore it. All you need is a free Canva account and a bit of patience and time. You will find it fun and inspiring – I guarantee it! Take a listen to my tutorial below and see what you […]