Newbie YA writer

AmyJ · Feb 9, 2011

Hello everyone,
My name is Amy and I've just completed my first YA Science Fiction and Fantasy novel. I do not have a degree in journalism but I am trying very hard to learn the in's and out's of this business. I have a BS in Dance Education with a minor in Theater. I am a high school dance and theater teacher who loves reading and writing in addition to my job. I'm currently querying for agents and immediately recognized this board as a means for support and advice. Is there a particular board that may be more suitable for me? I'm about as green as you can get in this profession so any advice or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.

VP_Benni · Feb 9, 2011

Welcome Amy You'll love it here.

~Amber~

AllieKat · Feb 9, 2011

Just browse around--you'll find something that fits.

(You also might check out the query letter section....)

Welcome to the group!!!

Silver King · Feb 9, 2011

Hiya, Amy.

When you have a chance, check out the YA forum located here, which you might find helpful.

Best of luck to you.

CACTUSWENDY · Feb 9, 2011

Welcome to AW. Hope you enjoy your stay with us.
How do you like your popcorn?

If you go to the bottom of the page to the ‘forum jump’ you can scroll down and find all the areas of this place. Most of the SYW areas require the password of ….vista. A word to the wise, (50 posts), it would be a good idea to participate first in helping others before you think about posting your own work. After you have been around here for awhile, then post something of your own for help. Good luck.

Gorandius · Feb 9, 2011

Welcome, Amy, as I am new to these forums as well. To start towards that 50, you can greet other new members, critique the work of others and/or join discussions. Degree in Journalism, with a BS in Dance Ed. and a Theater minor as well? On top of all that, you manage reading and writing as well. Amy, you are certainly an artist.

Good luck to you in the business! We all can use some...

Kczimmy · Feb 9, 2011

Welcome Amy-

Enjoy the boards.

Kurt

Nickie · Feb 9, 2011

Welcome to the Cooler, Amy.

Nickie

regdog · Feb 10, 2011

Don't forget to read the Newbie's Guide and enjoy AW

Members who want to start a thread in Share Your Work to have work critiqued need
50 posts. So take some time to read the stickies, greet fellow newbies, critique other members’
works, or join a discussion.

I have passes for the pool on the roof, only $10

Mystery1 · Feb 10, 2011

Nice to meet you, Amy.

Sharon

llbabb · Feb 10, 2011

Welcome.

AbielleRose · Feb 10, 2011

Hello and welcome!

MissAimee · Feb 10, 2011

Welcome!

thehairymob · Feb 10, 2011

Degan · Feb 10, 2011

Hello there and welcome to the board.

AmyJ · Feb 10, 2011

Hello again. Thanks for the warm welcome as well as the tips about the YA board and the query letter section. I will be sure to check them out.

Harry Douthwaite · Feb 10, 2011

Hey Amy! Welcome to AW

Lynn · Feb 10, 2011

Glad to meet you! See you on the threads!

Doobie Cantrip · Feb 11, 2011

Hey Amyj, and welcome!

cooeedownunder · Feb 11, 2011

Welcome

boletusedulis · Feb 12, 2011

Welcome from another lost newbie on the forum

jefferyborders · Feb 12, 2011

Check the share your work section, you can see what others in your genre are writing about, and get ideas about how to improve your own writing.

Eggle · Feb 13, 2011

Hi Amy, good luck with the querying! I'm also new here

Uma

Brandt · Feb 13, 2011

Welcome Amy.

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