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How much do you think about the demands of the YA market while you’re writing?
Bridget Collins: Well, while I’m actually writing, not...
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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.
Blog
8 min read
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9th December 2020
What sets YA fiction apart?
Bridget Collins: What I love about it is the intensity, and the freedom – because it’s in the middle of...
Blog
10 min read
Edited
9th December 2020
What is YA fiction?
Julia Green: It’s a publishing category, really, rather than a genre with particular characteristics, although...