denise

As a YA writer, I love the advice you give. "You do know you are writing YA, don't you?" - gave me a giggle. What a wonderful way to discover your calling in writing.

Hi Miffie!
Thank you for your comment.
Loved your story of reading your kids' books while they slept. How fun. YA is such an exciting and imaginative genre. I love it. Reading it is an excellent way to write it effectively.
Glad you found the article helpful. Have fun with the Magical Mystical Jump-starter tool. It really works. Let me know what you think.
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Kat

Hi Ellen!
Thank you for your comment! Your children's books are lovely, and I certainly don't see any adult-speak in them. 🙂
But yes, it is easy to do, and I should've mentioned it. 'Eyes on' is an excellent plan. I have several teen beta readers and ask them to tell me when I say something that sounds that way. Also, it's essential to avoid trying to subtly lecture. If we are parents, a mini-lecture can slide in without us even noticing.

Glad you enjoy the jump-starter tool! It's great fun.

Thank you for the kind words, Carole!
P.S.: I am a big fan of your mysteries. And your amazing horror stories are definitely unpredictable.

Hi Lynette! That's very astute of you to notice these elements can be applied to most fiction. I was thinking that same thing as I put it together, but then I'm so YA oriented as a writer I wondered if maybe I was simply seeing things through my own lens.

Thanks, Becky! Glad you enjoyed it. Have fun brainstorming unpredictability.