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Challenges of Writing Mid Grade and YA Fiction - video
by P.J. Hoover
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Challenges of Writing Mid Grade and YA Fiction - video
Author P.J. Hoover defines young adult and middle age fiction. She defines the middle grade genre as Harry Potter fans, or advanced second grade readers and older. Hoover defines the age range for young adult fiction as seventh grade and older. Hoover explains a challenge of writing for younger market is having to skirt around some of the details, like how gods married their brothers and sisters in ancient mythology. She shares that parents will read these YA books with their children, so you can get away with more.
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Melroe Newton
Knowing your genre is very important. One writing a book for others to understand as they read. We have to be equipped in good readind ability. Thanks for your information.
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