LA Region: What Every YA Writer Should Know About Teen Brains

Most YA authors rely on their memories of adolescence to write teen characters. In this 90-minute presentation, you’ll learn that no matter how vivid your memories are, the fact remains that teenage brains function differently than adult ones. These differences are deeper than the poor impulse control that makes you want to scream, “What were you thinking?” As a high school teacher who writes for teens, our presenter will share four things about the adolescent mind she thinks every YA writer should know. In addition to explaining teen brain chemistry, she will draw on her experience as a book coach and freelance editor to share exercises you can use to make your own work in progress more appealing to a teen audience, with plenty of examples from published works.

If you’re currently writing YA, or are simply curious to learn more about this audience, come join us!  

When: Saturday, March 21 at 12 noon PST.  

Cost: $30 for premium members; $40 for preview members

Attendees will receive the Zoom link by email about two days before the event.  

Wait! There’s more! We have a limited number of slots available to have the first 10-pages of your manuscript critiqued by Sam Cameron for $60. Sign up with your registration. 

This webinar will be recorded and available to participants for 30 days after the event (barring technical difficulties).

There are no refunds. By registering for this event, you agree that you have read our refund policy and accept it. (link to policy).