Write YA fiction teens actually want to read

Master the voice, characters and pace of today's most exciting fiction category — and prepare your novel for publication.

An 18-module online course in writing young-adult fiction — taught the way working YA authors actually write. You'll develop a YA idea, create authentic teen characters, settings and voice, and plot and structure across every YA sub-genre — then write and revise your first draft, find your writing community and get published. Ideal for first-time and returning writers who want a clear, proven path — studied online, at your own pace, with lifetime access.

What's inside — 18 modules

Finding & developing your YA idea · authentic young-adult character, setting, plot, structure, dialogue & voice · writing across YA sub-genres — contemporary, historical, paranormal, mystery, thriller, horror, dystopian, fantasy & sci-fi · writing your first draft · making big and small revisions · finding your writing community · getting your YA fiction published. Plus extended-learning material.

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