Researching for Your YA Novel
Most novels, whether they take place a hundred years ago or two years ago, require research.
5 Questions for Robin Gow
Robin Gow is a trans and queer poet, editor, and educator from rural Pennsylvania. Their books include A Million Quiet Revolutions and Blue Blood. They are the director and founder of Transcendent Connections, an organization that provides trans education resources to support trans youth. Gow also founded the New York City trans and queer reading […]
Finding a Writing Mentor For Your YA Novel
Mentors provide wisdom, support, critique and feedback at any stage of your career. Through one on one meetings on a regular basis, mentees grow in their field and their craft.
Creating a System of Accountability in YA Writer Groups
Imagine this: a mug of hot coffee in your hand, a pencil and notebook in your backpack, and a group of fellow writers all sitting at the round table of a local bookstore cafe, waiting to talk about your writing.
Uncharted’s Horror/Thriller Short Story Contest Short List
We’re so excited to announce the 13 titles of our short list! All 13 stories have been sent to judge Benjamin Percy! We’ll announce the winners soon! Around the Corner From Everywhere I am The Truth De Civitate Dei Party Games The Lost Playground Tentacle Track #9 Shedim The Final Ghost Tour Fruiting Bodies Now […]
5 Questions for Nadia Shammas and Sara Alfageeh
Nadia Shammas is an Arab-American writer born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. She is best known for being the writer and co-creator of SQUIRE, a YA Middle Eastern fantasy graphic novel set to be published by HarperCollins in February 2022 (art and co-created by Sara Alfageeh). She’s also the creator and curator of CORPUS: A […]
How to Get Better Feedback on Your YA Manuscript
You’ve finished your first, second, third and however many you need drafts. You’ve edited and re-edited your book with help from resources like this book and this book. Now it’s time to share your work with others and see what they think.
Online Classes for YA writers
As a YA writer, you might be located in any part of the world. At one point, your resources for writing might have been limited by how far you could travel. However, with the internet and the spread of online learning, it’s become more common to take writing courses from your computer.
5 Questions for Deborah Falaye
Deborah Falaye is a Nigerian Canadian young adult author. She grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, where she spent her time devouring African Literature, pestering her grandma for folktales, and tricking her grandfather into watching Passions every night. When she’s not writing about fierce Black girls with bad-ass magic, she can be found obsessing over all things reality TV. […]
When is it OK to Start Calling Yourself a YA Writer?
You’ve written your first draft, second draft and perhaps a few more. You’ve gotten your book as far as you can and you’re thinking about the next step–sharing your work. Placing your words in the hands of beta readers is a daunting task. It can be scary to share your story–but feedback from others can really make your manuscript shine.
How to Budget for YA Writing Competitions
You’ve written your first draft, second draft and perhaps a few more. You’ve gotten your book as far as you can and you’re thinking about the next step–sharing your work. Placing your words in the hands of beta readers is a daunting task. It can be scary to share your story–but feedback from others can really make your manuscript shine.
Uncharted’s Horror/Thriller Short Story Contest Long List
We’re so excited to announce the 35 titles of our long list! The submissions we received were so chilling, thrilling, and memorable that we’ve had a hard time narrowing down the list! We’ll announce the shortlist titles next week! Thank you for your patience! The Gunfighter and the Undertaker Potashe Preserve To Serve With Both […]
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