Using YA Tropes Without Writing a Cliché

Presented by: Kate Hart | Rae Ann Parker
Categories: Archetypes | Characters | Setting | YA

Kate Hart and Rae Ann Parker offer a practical introduction to common settings and character archetypes in young adult fiction. Using clear examples, they show how writers can use these familiar elements effectively while still creating fresh and original stories.

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