Understanding Today’s YA Market

Writing Craft
2018
Featuring Desiree Brown, Holly McClure, Kimberly Dana, Lisa Malice, Sharon Marchisello, Sheila Sobel

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Moderated by Lisa Malice, Desiree Brown, Holly McClure, Kimberly Dana, Sharon Marchisello, and Sheila Sobel discuss the evolving YA market. They talk about what draws them to the genre and how writers can craft stories that reflect the interests and realities of today’s teen readers.

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