Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Tips for Writing For the YA Market—Part Two

Voice
Whether you’re writing post apocalyptic books or a YA fantasy adventure romance novel, one of the most important elements is voice. Once you find your voice in young adult novels, the language and right sentence structure should come easily. If it doesn’t, it could easily be a sign that you don’t really have your voice down yet. Another thing to keep in mind when writing books for young adults is to never talk down to the reader—treat them like they’re adults, because a lot of times, your readers are.

Controversy
Young adult fiction books tend to cover touchy subjects, and publishing companies look for such controversial issues to be addressed, including Sand Dollar Press. Whether you’re working on a young adult fantasy adventure romance book or a series of post apocalyptic books, YA readers are used to the gamut of themes. While issues are a key element, it’s more important to find the character and their voice and tell their story—rather than build the story around the issue.

Hope
Another popular aspect of young adult novels is the happy ending. YA readers want to finish the story with at least a glimmer of hope. Even if you leave your protagonist on the brink of a romantic apocalypse with the love of their life, a little bit of hope goes a long way.

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