Writing Irresistible Kidlit by Mary Kole

Writing Irresistible Kidlit

The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers

Mary Kole

Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · December 4, 2012

Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers!

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Who it’s for
A candid, practical look at shaping fiction for middle grade and young adult readers.
Themes
Crafting YA and middle grade fiction, Tailoring manuscripts to readership, Developing emotionally resonant themes
Genres
Writing for Children & Teens, Fiction Writing

About this book

Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers! Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too.

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In Writing Irresistible Kidlit, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to: • Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing. • Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership. • Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more. • Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords. Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career. If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, Writing Irresistible Kidlit can give them to you.

Writing for Young Readers

A candid, practical look at shaping fiction for middle grade and young adult readers.

Come here for

  • Distinguishing YA and middle grade audiences
  • Guidance on tone, length, content, and emotional themes

Expect

  • Advice on avoiding familiar characters, ideas, and plot clichés
  • Commentary alongside excerpts and insights from kidlit authors and editors

Where it sits

Writing for Children & Teens80%
Fiction Writing25%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Writing as a Career
  • Writing for Children & Teens
  • Writing Composition
Authors
Mary Kole
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
Published
December 4, 2012
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Crafting YA and middle grade fiction · Tailoring manuscripts to readership · Developing emotionally resonant themes
Reading lane
Writing as a Career