{"product_id":"the-young-adult-market-the-business-of-writing-and-publishing-books-for-teens","title":"The Young Adult Market: The Business of Writing and Publishing Books for Teens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders of Young Adult (YA) books are some of the most passionate and influential audiences in today’s publishing landscape. Writing for these readers requires both creative skill and market awareness. YA books tackle important themes, memorable characters, and high-stakes emotions, making the category exciting for writers but also highly competitive. Writers hoping to break into the YA market need a clear understanding of what’s selling, what publishers are actively acquiring, and what obstacles they might need to face on their journey to publication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis live webinar explores the business side of writing books for teens. Literary agent Maria Vicente will analyze current trends in the category, the tropes and themes that YA readers love, and the expectations agents and editors have when considering YA submissions. You’ll learn what defines a standout YA manuscript, how to navigate current market trends, and what you should include in a pitch to make your book stand out in a crowded category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn The Young Adult Market, literary agent Maria Vicente covers everything you need to know about the business of writing and publishing books in this space. This is an OnDemand webinar. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You Will Learn:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe common elements of a YA book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat the current YA market looks like in publishing and predictions for the future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat YA readers are looking for in a book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat editors want to acquire in the YA space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe appropriate word count for YA manuscripts of all genres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe common themes and topics found in YA books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find your own YA writing voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to create engaging and diverse YA characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe importance of a high concept plot with high stakes conflict\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mistakes to avoid in your manuscript’s opening chapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to write a successful pitch for your YA manuscript\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe best resources to return to as you continue writing, revising, and pitching \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Watch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to better understand how to write for YA readers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to learn about the YA market in publishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters of other categories who want to transition into writing YA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters interested in writing compelling, diverse characters for teens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters interested in writing unique, immersive stories for teens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters and illustrators seeking information about the YA graphic novel market\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters who want to write an effective pitch for their YA project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWriters looking for YA publishing resources \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaria Vicente\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Senior Literary Agent at P.S. Literary Agency representing writers and illustrators of innovative and beautiful books for readers of all ages. With over a decade of experience in the publishing industry, Maria has helped launch the careers of many bestselling, award-winning, and critically acclaimed authors and illustrators. Whether it’s collaborating on manuscript drafts and proposals, negotiating book deals and contracts, or exploring adaptation opportunities, she advocates for her clients every step of the way. Maria is a board member of the Association of American Literary Agents (AALA) and a member of the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents. She lives in New Brunswick, Canada, reading and selling books from the Atlantic Ocean shore. 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