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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.

Tasha Seegmiller offers the candid conversation about publishing you always wanted, along with the three reasons NOT to quit when the road to publication is hard to navigate.

Lori Freeland offers three ways to keep your story momentum going in a way that keeps your readers riveted. Includes how-to tips for dealing with pace-killing backstory.

Barbara Linn Probst surveyed 36 debut authors about the debut experience. Here are her insights, about the highs and lows, and what you can do to survive.