The Complete Idiots Guide to Writing for Young Adults

Do you have an interest in writing, but need help getting your creative juices flowing in the right direction? Do you have a frustrated 13-year-old inside whos dying to get out and tell the story from his point of view? Well, its no wonder. Writing for young adults is an attractive-and potentially lucrative-genre for aspiring authors and seasoned professionals alike. The Complete Idiots Guide to Writing and Publishing for Young Adults is a comprehensive introduction to the ins and outs of writing fiction and nonfiction for a young adult audience. Information includes an overview of writing, from dialogue and point of view to plot, setting, and character construction; choosing an agent and publisher; and marketing your finished work. Whether youre just starting out or working on your next best-seller, the writing exercises, anecdotes, and inside information in this book will walk you through the process of writing and publishing in the young adult genre, from concept to creation.