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This book takes readers through every stage of writing for the YA market. Aspiring writers and established authors hoping to move into this flourishing genre alike will find instruction on writing for this special audience as well as tips on getting published. The book covers everything from plot, setting, characters and dialogue to revision and approaching publishers.
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October 26, 2008: There is nothing here that can't be found online and in a more useful form. Also, for being a published writer, the author offers no insights beyond the trivial and obvious. The school class format is puerile, at best and adds nothing useful to the content. At times it strains to contain the subject. The author should follow her own advice and cut the constant use of '!'