Editing YA Fiction Intermediate Group Course

Editing YA Fiction – Intermediate guides participants through the nuances of macro-editing YA fiction. The course covers the particulars of substantive and collaborative editing as they apply specifically to YA material. Course lessons include smart approaches to the following:

• Punching up diction and verbiage
• Rounding out believable characters
• Smoothing out dialogue to be more realistic
• Locking down authentic scenes and narrative voice
• Balancing steady pace with comprehensive storytelling
• Drafting overall content that’s relatable to the YA reader

Embrace the very specialized skills of editing YA material. Learn how to fully snag the attention of this audience of readers who are very discriminative about their reading-for-pleasure material. Find out what’s trending—and what’s timeless—in the world of YA.