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Writing Young Adult Fiction For Dummies offers a step‑by‑step approach for aspiring authors who want to write stories that resonate with young readers. The book covers how to develop a voice suited to the YA market, provides exercises to turn concepts into full manuscripts, and explains the process of submitting a completed novel to publishers. With clear, actionable advice, it serves as a useful resource for anyone looking to enter the world of young adult literature.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Deborah Halverson
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