<h2>Captivate the hearts and minds of young adult readers!</h2> <p>Writing for young adult (YA) and middle grade (MG) audiences isn't just "kid's stuff" anymore--it's kidlit! The YA and MG book markets are healthier and more robust than ever, and that means the competition is fiercer, too. In <i>Writing Irresistible Kidlit</i>, literary agent Mary Kole shares her expertise on writing novels for young adult and middle grade readers and teaches you how to:<ul> <li>Recognize the differences between middle grade and young adult audiences and how it impacts your writing.</li> <li>Tailor your manuscript's tone, length, and content to your readership.</li> <li>Avoid common mistakes and cliches that are prevalent in YA and MG fiction, in respect to characters, story ideas, plot structure and more.</li> <li>Develop themes and ideas in your novel that will strike emotional chords.</li></ul> Mary Kole's candid commentary and insightful observations, as well as a collection of book excerpts and personal insights from bestselling authors and editors who specialize in the children's book market, are invaluable tools for your kidlit career.</p> <p>If you want the skills, techniques, and know-how you need to craft memorable stories for teens and tweens, <i>Writing Irresistible Kidlit</i> can give them to you.</p>