The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing for Young Adults

the long version

Gather around - it's story time!This comprehensive guide introduces aspiring storytellers to the ins and outs of writing fiction and nonfiction for young adults. Information includes an overview of writing, from dialogue and point of view to plot, setting, and character construction; choosing an agent and publisher; marketing the finished work, and more.Written by an experienced author who has written, edited, and published books for young adultsFeatures writing exercises, anecdotes, and insider informationAccording to a 1998 survey report of the National Center for Education Statistics, young adults between the ages of 12 and 18 represent 25% of all public library patronsYA is a popular and lucrative genre for aspiring and seasoned authors alike, both in fiction and nonfiction