Discover the 7 Biggest Mistakes in YA Fiction--and 28 Ways to Fix Them Video Download

Even experienced writers can make mistakes when crafting their YA (young adult) short stories and novels. These gaffes are specific to the category of literature for teenagers,from inserting too much introspection and “adult" insight to chasing the latest trends. The good news: learning to identify and fix these mistakes will strengthen your writing overall. In this tutorial, you'll discover the 7 biggest mistakes in YA fiction and 28 ways to fix these mistakes! This tutorial is taught by Kerri Majors. Kerri is the founder and editor of YARN (Young Adult Review Network), the first and leading independent online literary journal of YA literature. YARN publishes short fiction, essays, and poetry by established and emerging YA writers, including teens, as well as an editors' blog, interviews, and lesson plans for teachers. Kerri is also a writer with an MFA from Columbia University. She has published short works in several journals, including Guernica and Poets and Writers. She is the