Category Archives: Genre Specifics
Fictionary, Part 2: What Genre Do I Write? by Lori Ann Palma
When you start working on a story idea, categorizing it into a specific genre isn’t typically on your list of things to do. But when you go to craft a query letter, you’ll definitely need to place your work into … Continue reading
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Tagged Carly Watters, commercial fiction, cozy mystery, dystopian fiction, fantasy, high concept, horror, literary fiction, magical realism, MG genre, middle grade fiction, mystery, nathan bransford, psychological thriller, science fiction, Speculative, steampunk, thriller, upmarket fiction, YA genre, young adult fiction
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Fictionary, Part 1: What Genre Do I Write? by Lori Ann Palma
This month’s EasternPennPoints theme is all about submissions, and if you’re getting ready to query your novel, then you’ll need to know where your book fits into the YA or MG market. First off, YA and MG are categories (the … Continue reading
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Tagged Action, Contemporary fiction, Dark fantasy, Epic fantasy, fantasy, fictionary, genre, Gothic fiction, High fantasy, Historical fantasy, Horror fiction, MG fiction, Paranormal, Paranormal romance, Speculative fiction, Urban fantasy, ya fiction
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WORLD BUILDING IN FANTASY FICTION, by Kit Grindstaff
Any of us can probably name a list of literary worlds, fantasy or not, that hooked us and wouldn’t let go. For me, that list includes Hogwarts, Lyra’s England in The Golden Compass, the underground prisons and above-world Tudor-cum-technological world … Continue reading
Developing Your Protagonist for YA Fiction, by Lori Ann Palma
In the YA section of your bookstore or online haven, you’ll find fiction featuring a wide expanse of characters. Sun summoner—check. British secret agent—check. Cyborg. Check. While the majority of today’s YA books feature a teenage protagonist, age is about … Continue reading
On Illustration Notes, By Liz Garton Scanlon
Here’s the thing about illustration notes: They are not illegal. They will not get you blackballed in the industry. They will not ensure that your story won’t sell. So what’s the problem? Why the general no-no vibe around authors peppering … Continue reading
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Tagged a sock is a pocket for your toes, all the world, arthur howard, artistic collaboration, happy birthday bunny, illustrators notes, kady macdonald denton, KidLit, Liz Garton Scalon, marla frazee, noodle & lou, picture book authors, robin preiss glasser, stephanie graegin, the good-pie party, the great good summer, think big, vanessa newton, Write Tips, writing advice, writing picture books
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Five Tips for Writing Realistic Dialogue in Young Adult Fiction, by Lori Ann Palma
Most writers will tell you that good fiction is all about the show, not about the tell. Dialogue is one of the most important “showing” tools in a writer’s toolbox, but when it comes to writing exciting and believable dialogue … Continue reading
Don’t Forget the Story in History, by Marcus Sedgwick
This morning, I am happy to welcome Marcus Sedgwick to Eastern Penn Points! I asked Marcus if he would share a few words about writing historical fiction, and he kindly said yes. Marcus is the winner of many prizes, most … Continue reading
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Tagged bath spa university, blue peter book award, booktrust teenage prize, carnegie medal, costa book awards, edgar allen poe award, guardian children's fiction prize, historical fiction, julian segwick, Lindsay Bandy, marcus sedgwick, midwinterblood, Printz Award, researching historical fiction, revolver, SCBWI, SCBWIEPA, the ghosts of heaven, thomas taylor, writing advice, writing tips, ya fiction
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