Q&A: YA POV Change!
Today’s Q: What YA novel would you like to see re-told from the POV of someone other than the main character? Who and why?
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Writing Advice #1: A Million Bad Words
Posted by Barry Lyga | May 13, 2009 | Writing Advice
A couple of years ago, I wrote a blog on MySpace devoted to writing advice for teens. Over time, it evolved into a general blog on writing advice for everyone. I blathered on and on, answered questions, etc. Since then, I’ve...
Read MoreYA Gender Bending!
Posted by Barry Lyga | May 12, 2009 | Geeking Out
Here’s today’s challenge: Think of your favorite YA novel, then switch the gender of one character. How does this change the story? DOES it change the story? Why or why not? Is the book better or worse or just plain...
Read MoreQ&A: YA Sequel!
Posted by Barry Lyga | May 11, 2009 | Geeking Out
Today’s Q: Name a YA novel (that does not already have a sequel) that you wish there would be a sequel to! Feel free to explain why, too. (Oh, and don’t name books that already have sequels OR books that are, themselves,...
Read MoreQ&A: Desert Island YA!
Posted by Barry Lyga | May 9, 2009 | Geeking Out
Today’s Q: You are being exiled to a desert island, but can take 2 YA characters with you. Who and why? (Keep it clean, you pervs!)
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