YA?

Watermonkey · Feb 19, 2006

Hello. I just joined this forum. I was directed here by a friend.

I mostly write Young Adult fiction and wondered if this is the place to ask questions and post about it. I didn't see a YA board so figured it might be grouped in here with childrens.

By the way my name is Gypsy and I live in South Carolina. I'm happy to be here.

britlitfantw · Feb 19, 2006

Welcome to AW! :welcome:

I write YA as well (contemporary and fantasy, thus far). In fact, I'm working on the final draft of one right now.

What kind do you write?

Watermonkey · Feb 19, 2006

Thank you for the welcome.

Congratulations on being on your final draft!

I still have a long way to go before I even start revising.

I always tried to write high fantasy when I was younger but it didn't really mix with me well. My current novel would probably be classed as modern/urban fantasy. My last one that didn't turn out so well was a historical fantasy taking place in the late 1800's. My favorite sort is modern fantasy.

Sage · Feb 19, 2006

Welcome, Watermonkey! :welcome:

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This forum is good for YA questions. You might want to check out the Sci-Fi/Fantasy forum down in another section, & for general novel questions, Writing Novels is good. When you're ready to get some critiquing on your write, there's a section called Share Your Work, where you can post a few pages of your novel. Children's & SF/F sections there usually have people respond pretty quickly, especially if you've critted others. (that's also a good place to learn, by seeing what others comment on.)

Hope that helps.

Watermonkey · Feb 19, 2006

Thanks! I'll check out those other forums too.

September skies · Feb 19, 2006

what a cute name - watermonkey!

to the boards.

Watermonkey · Feb 20, 2006

September skies said:
what a cute name - watermonkey!

to the boards.

Thanks!

majiklmoon · Mar 5, 2006

Hi Everyone,

After a disturbing interaction with Children's Literary Agency, I decided I'd better start doing some SERIOUS research before I get myself scammed.

I'm currently working on a YA novel with a supernatural theme. According to the synopsis, it's going to be 19 chapters and I'm currently on chapter 12.

So I just thought I'd swing by and say Hi.

rejectME · Mar 5, 2006

YA Publishers...?

Does anyone know where I could find a list of imprints that publish YA and accept submissions/queries by unagented writers?

Thanks!
Jerry

Watermonkey · Mar 5, 2006

majiklmoon said:
Hi Everyone,

After a disturbing interaction with Children's Literary Agency, I decided I'd better start doing some SERIOUS research before I get myself scammed.

I'm currently working on a YA novel with a supernatural theme. According to the synopsis, it's going to be 19 chapters and I'm currently on chapter 12.

So I just thought I'd swing by and say Hi.

Hello!

How great that you're so far in already. I'm shooting for around the same chapter length on my YA novel but am still way back at chapter 4.

Watermonkey · Mar 5, 2006

rejectME said:
Does anyone know where I could find a list of imprints that publish YA and accept submissions/queries by unagented writers?

Thanks!
Jerry

I'm sorry, I don't know of a particular list of just YA. I've just been looking through the regular market guide for those that publish YA. Good luck.

David Goldschmidt · Mar 8, 2006

Hi Jerry, if you're looking for YA publishers who work with unagented materials, your best bet is to check out the CHILDREN'S WRITERS & ILLUSTRATOR'S MARKET or other similar resources. When you've got a list, check out their Web sites for the latest contact information and submission guidelines.

And, by the way, cool thread.

I both write and edit YA -- I like fantasy (e.g. Ursula Le Guin, Lois Lowry) and other more contemporary stuff.

DaveG

Arisa81 · Mar 8, 2006

Welcome to AW Gypsy :hi:

stormie · Mar 8, 2006

Welcome! David's right: Get hold of the 2006 Children's Writer's and Illustrator's Market. Best place to start.

majiklmoon · Mar 9, 2006

Watermonkey said:
Hello!

How great that you're so far in already. I'm shooting for around the same chapter length on my YA novel but am still way back at chapter 4.

thanks...too bad that chapter 13 just doesn't want to be written - grrr - it's an important one too!

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