Young Adult Novel I

The young adult novel is one of the fastest-growing and exciting genres in publishing today.

With complex young characters, realistic dialogue and gripping prose, readers young and old can't get enough of these novels.

In a supportive and inspiring environment, you explore the elements of a YA novel's plot, character, language, setting and voice—all enhanced by in-depth lectures, discussions, manuscript workshopping and generative writing exercises.

Also covered is the current marketplace for young adult fiction and how to query agents.

You leave the class with a completed first chapter and a rough outline of your entire book, as well as the tools to continue writing on your own.