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\"Fiction<\/a>Welcome back to Tiffany Turpin Johnson<\/a>, a kidlit writer and editor whose monthly column, Scribe Supplies: Writerly Tools for Success<\/b>, brings you the best in all types of tools for professional writers. Today she shares resources so you can write for young adults.<\/p>\n

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Young adult fiction is still white-hot right now, which means the field is more competitive than ever.<\/strong> Whether you want to self-publish or go the traditional route, whether you\u2019re a newbie or a pro, if you\u2019re looking to get into the YA game, you\u2019ll need a little help. Below are some books to help you get started.<\/p>\n

\"Writing<\/a><\/p>\n

The Budget-Friendly Option: <\/b>Writing for Young Adults<\/i><\/a> by Sherry Garland (Writer\u2019s Digest Books, 1998)<\/p>\n

Check out that publication date; it explains why this one\u2019s the budget-friendly option (find the book on Amazon for as little as a dollar). While Garland\u2019s book has some timeless, tried-and-true lessons for writing craft and the publishing process, be wary of any statements about the market, as the young adult sector has changed so drastically in the 15 years since this book was published. Just glance at the cover from time to time as you read, it\u2019ll remind you not to rely on this resource for timely information. You also won\u2019t find anything about digital publishing, which is such a huge part of the market these days. But particularly if you\u2019re just starting out in the writing game, have a limited budget, or are writing more for yourself than for publication, this book could be a useful resource for you.<\/p>\n

\"Writing<\/a>The Editor Option: <\/b>Writing Young Adult Fiction for Dummies<\/a> <\/i>by Deborah Halverson & M.T. Anderson (Wiley Publishing, Inc., 2011)<\/p>\n

This one\u2019s written from an editor\u2019s perspective and includes advice from such celebrated kidlit authors as Cynthia Leitich Smith and Jennifer Donnelly. The Dummies<\/i> books are famously user-friendly, and this one\u2019s no exception. With its one-page Contents listing and section just for ten-point lists, this Dummies<\/i> edition is comprehensive and easy to navigate, including information ranging from market overviews to book contracts. As suggested in the title, though, if you\u2019re an experienced writer, this one may be too remedial for you.<\/p>\n

\"Wild<\/a>The Updated Option: <\/b>Wild Ink: Success Secrets to Writing and Publishing in the Young Adult Market (2nd<\/sup> edition)<\/i><\/a> by Victoria Hanley (Prufrock Press Inc., 2012)<\/p>\n

From the blas\u00e9 cover, you wouldn\u2019t know this is a resource for young adult writers, but don\u2019t let the cover fool you. Wild Ink<\/i> comes from Prufrock Press Inc., a nonfiction publisher specializing in youth-oriented education (which explains Wild Ink<\/i>\u2019s textbooky look). But there\u2019s lots to love here, including a chapter on self-publishing your work. And its recent publication date and second edition status means that it\u2019ll have plenty of trustworthy, updated market information. As a bonus, the book includes interviews with young adult authors at the end.<\/p>\n

\"Writing<\/a>The Agent Option: <\/b>Writing Great Books for Young Adults<\/i> by Regina Brooks<\/a> (Sourcebooks, Inc., 2009)<\/p>\n

If you want to be traditionally published, the literary agent is your gateway, which means that learning about kidlit from an agent\u2019s perspective is a great way to go. In this one, experienced agent Brooks shares her decades of knowledge with aspiring young adult writers, and includes a chapter on getting constructive feedback during the revision process, so that your agent submissions are the best you can make them. There\u2019s not much market information here, but what\u2019s included is timeless, so don\u2019t worry about the book being a few years old. It\u2019s still a gem.<\/p>\n

\"Writing<\/a>The (Other) Agent Option: <\/b>Writing Irresistible Kidlit<\/i> by Mary Kole<\/a> (Writer\u2019s Digest Books, 2012)<\/p>\n

Published just last year, literary agent Kole\u2019s kidlit resource is packed full of timely market information, and even includes information for middle grade fiction (often neglected in the publishing world, especially since the recent roaring success of young adult). She also includes a chapter on advanced kidlit techniques, which makes this book a great resource even for the most experienced of writers. Writer\u2019s Digest Books is definitely an authority on resources for writers, and they only publish the best of the best, so you can guarantee that Kole\u2019s book, being their latest YA craft book, will have a lot to offer.<\/p>\n

\"Writing<\/a>The Bestseller\u2019s Option: <\/b>Writing & Selling the YA Novel<\/i> by K.L. Going<\/a> (Writer\u2019s Digest Books, 2008)<\/p>\n

K.L. Going is a well-known and award-winning young adult author, and her books have challenged the face of young adult fiction. Her creativity in this nonfiction resource makes it a quick, easy read full of everything Going has learned along the way. Its brevity and clever organization (chapters are titled according to high school class periods\u2014Gym, Lunch, etc.) makes this one a favorite among class instructors. (It was actually the required textbook in my UCLA kidlit class.) There\u2019s even a chapter called Shop Class, which addresses the more taboo topics of kidlit, such as dealing with sex, profanity, drugs, and technology.<\/p>\n

What resources have you used to craft your kidlit? Tell us in the comments!<\/p>\n

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\"Tiffany<\/a>Tiffany Turpin Johnson is a novelist represented by Annie Bomke\u00a0Literary\u00a0Agency<\/a>, and operates TJ Writeography<\/a>, a freelance writing and photography service. She\u00a0regularly contributes to various blogs,\u00a0and serves as Senior Editor for Entranced Publishing<\/a> and Assistant Editor for Compose Literary Journal<\/a>. Find her at\u00a0www.fictiffous.com<\/a>\u00a0and on Twitter at\u00a0@Fictiffous<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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