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8th December 2020
My manuscript evolved from an exercise on the Bath Spa MA Writing For Young People. We had to show character through action and dialogue, I...
Young Adult (YA)
YA fiction can cover any genre but is written for an audience that ranges between 12 and 18. Your language and the experiences of your main characters must be in keeping with what's appropriate for your target reader. Authors of popular YA titles include JK Rowling, Malorie Blackman and Frances Hardinge.
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12th October 2020
So you’re interested in writing a YA thriller? Or maybe you just want to know what it involves?
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23rd September 2020
Historical fiction author Caroline Lawrence discusses why chapter outlines should be an integral part of a writer's storytelling process.
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23rd September 2020
In a series of articles for W&A, self-published author Tim Bradley explains the process of writing his first children's novel, Arnie Jenks and...
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19th August 2021
Author Natasha Carthew discusses wild writing; the benefits of writing outside, and tips on drawing inspiration from the world around you.
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4th August 2022
Award-winning writer Jenny Hubbard discusses drawing on the world around you as inspiration for works of fiction.