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 again. Just click on the links below.
A suggestion for newer writers – create a file in your bookmarks (favorites) for Writing YA. Save these links to that file and you’ll always be ready to learn or review this great information.
We need your help! If you have other favorite websites that you use when writing for young adults do us a favor, please, and leave the link or address in the comments below. Thanks!
Jean with Write2Ignite
Go Teen Writers https://goteenwriters.com/ by Stephanie Morrill, Shannon Dittemore and Jill Williamson
Julian Daventry Memories http://juliandaventrymemories.blogspot.com/p/writing-tips.html by Helena George
Writing Tips for Beginner Writers by Melody Carlson https://www.melodycarlson.com/beginning.shtml
Writing Tips by Tricia Goyer https://www.triciagoyer.com/how-to-writing/
Writing Resources by Jacquelin Thomas https://jacquelin-thomas.com/resources/
Camy Tang https://camytang.com/
Jill Williamson https://jillwilliamson.com
Gotham Writers https://www.writingclasses.com/toolbox/articles/six-tips-for-writing-young-adult-novels
Reedsy https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-young-adult/
Jane Friedman https://www.janefriedman.com/writing-ya/
Writers In the Storm https://writersinthestormblog.com/2020/06/ya-or-not-ya/
Tanglewood Books
http://www.tanglewoodbooks.com/tangled-up/15-ways-unforgettable-ya-protag/
Writer’s Edit https://writersedit.com/fiction-writing/ultimate-guide-ya-fiction/
Kidlit https://kidlit.com/novel-outline-template/
Kidlit411 http://www.kidlit411.com/2014/01/kidlit411-middle-grade-MG.html
Historical Fiction by Ohio State University
Write a Young Adult Novel Mary Kole https://marykole.com/how-to-write-a-young-adult-novel
Writing Resources by Sally Apokedak