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Why I Write Teen Books with Diverse Characters
A young adult author and former teacher writes about the kids he knows best – kids of color, gay kids, marginalized kids, poor kids, kids with disabilities, gang members, and incarcerated kids – because he wants all youth to see themselves represented in a positive light within the pages of teen literature.
Find Your Voice by Copying
New writers can develop their own unique voice by first copying the works of authors they admire, then using what they’ve learned to create original stories.
Writing Relevant YA Contemporary LGBTQ Romantic Fiction
Author Mia Kerick talks about writing her new contemporary LGBTQ fiction for young adults, and how all teens deserve to see themselves in their books.
How to Find the Perfect Literary Agent
A good literary agent is your partner for building a successful writing career. Writing coach Teresa Funke walks you through the process of finding the perfect agent.
Ask Writer Alice: Writing Dialogue for Children and Teens
In her newest writeforkids.org video, bestselling author Alice Kuipers gives her best tips on writing realistic dialogue for children and teens.
Ask Writer Alice: When is My Manuscript Ready to Send to Agents or Editors?
In this short video, bestselling YA author Alice Kuipers talks about how to tell if your manuscript is ready to be submitted to publishers or an agent.
Ask Writer Alice: The Difference Between Middle Grade and Young Adult
Alice Kuipers explains the difference between middle grade and young adult fiction in terms of plots and characters.
Ask Writer Alice: Trends and Books on Writing
Bestselling YA authors Alice Kuipers answers questions about following trends, and recommends some great books on writing.
How to Write Plays Children Will Love
Tap into your inner Shakespeare by creating plays for children of all ages. Here’s how to get started….
How to Write Compelling Dialogue
Struggling with writing believable dialogue in your fiction? In this video, writing coach Teresa gives her best tips for creating conversations between your characters that sound authentic and won’t stop your story in its tracks. To learn more about Teresa or her coaching services or download a transcript of this video, visit http://www.teresafunke.com/
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