Impulsive and awkward, teens speak their own language, balancing between quick, sarcastic responses and deeply reflective inner worlds. Get that authentic feel in your writing.

In part two of this YA writing series by Kris Maze, let’s dive into examples from some popular YA novels and break down how they build their worlds.

Writing a compelling character is an important aspect of creating a novel. How do you do it? By giving that character a strong goal, motivation and conflict. 

Writing Young Adult (YA) fiction can be a tricky to craft authentic characters. Examine what makes popular YA novels resonate with readers.

Writers tend to slow down and focus on simply writing in the summer. Here are tips for making the most of summer writing. How do you write during this season?