Books Children & Teen Writing Writing Why Do So Many People Love the Found Family Trope in YA Fiction? January 14, 2022 By Nyla Lee YA fiction would not be as popular as it is without its many cliches and tropes. From dystopian …
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Books Children & Teen Writing Writing Young Adult Protagonists: The Problem With Creating Self-insert Characters November 19, 2021 By Nyla Lee Young adult protagonists are subjects of much criticism and praise in the writing community. Protagonists such as …
Books Children & Teen Writing Writing Crafting Like a Pro: How Critical Thinking Improves Reading and Writing November 12, 2021 By Nyla Lee For many, it is easy to say that English classes are not the source of fun in …
Books Children & Teen Writing Writing How to Confidently Describe People of Color in YA Literature August 20, 2021 By Victoria Garcia The first time I read of a “person of color” (POC) character like myself was in Rick …
Books Children & Teen Writing Writing Turn a Story Idea into a Young Adult Novel with These Five Simple Steps August 02, 2021 So you have an idea for a young adult novel. Maybe it’s one you can’t get off your mind or …
Books Children & Teen Writing Writing 3 Practical Writing Tips to Help with YA Characterization July 23, 2021 By Victoria Garcia So many good stories and plots are ruined by boring and watered-down characters. I, myself, have decided …
