Description
Book SynopsisWriting Young Adult Fiction For Dummies offers writers all the key information and steps necessary to write a fiction book for young adults - from developing an idea to publication. Young adult fiction has specific content and format, and this book shows writers how to fit the style that appeals to young readers.
Table of ContentsForeword xxi
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Ready to Write Young Adult Fiction 7
Chapter 1: The Lowdown on YA Fiction 9
Chapter 2: Targeting Teen Readers 19
Chapter 3: Managing Your Muse 35
Part II: Writing Riveting Young Adult Fiction 61
Chapter 4: Writing the Almighty Hook 63
Chapter 5: Creating Teen-Friendly Characters 75
Chapter 6: Building the Perfect Plot 97
Chapter 7: Creating Teen-Driven Action 117
Chapter 8: Setting Is More than Somewhere to Be 133
Chapter 9: Crafting a Narrative Voice Teens Will Listen To . . . and Love 151
Chapter 10: Talking Like a Teen 175
Part III: Editing, Revising, and Formatting
Your Manuscript 199
Chapter 11: Editing and Revising with Confidence 201
Chapter 12: The Finishing Touches: Formatting and Finalizing 219
Part IV: Getting Published 235
Chapter 13: Strategizing and Packaging Your Submissions 237
Chapter 14: Self-Publishing: Is It for You? 269
Chapter 15: Mastering Marketing 283
Part V: The Part of Tens 311
Chapter 16: Ten Common Pitfalls in Writing YA Fiction 313
Chapter 17: Ten Facts about Book Contracts 319
Chapter 18: Ten Ways to Make the Most of a Conference 329
Index 339
