Writers in the Storm

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Author: Kris Maze

How To Tell If You Are Writing a YA Novel

Do you have a story featuring a young protagonist? One topic writers ask about is how to create a YA book editors will swoon for. Although this book category is defined by the age of the protagonist (between 12 and 18 years old), writing a YA novel is way more involved than a number.

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3 Ways to Share Your Writing With Traditional Publishers

Whether you are an indie writer looking at new markets or a newbie building up a writing portfolio, consider trying these traditional ways to get published. What will be your next steps with your work?

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Writing Inspiration (Even During Quarantine)

Kris Maze shares five famous creators who created greatness during the pandemics of the past. A very fun journey through history.

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5 Steps to Becoming a Superstar Self-Editor

Debut author, K. Maze, offers a advice for empowering - rather than banishing - your inner editor. Plus she shares a powerful educational resource for writers.

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When Rejection Becomes Connection

The alternate title for this post could have been "How I Found My Publisher Through Rejection." K. Maze shares the lessons she learned on her path to publication.

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