In Module Two you will get specific strategies for generating unlimited ideas for your YA novel. Then, we’ll give you our proven framework for choosing the right idea.  You will get a variety of YA story prompts and we’ll show you how to make ‘Writer’s block’ a thing of the past! You’ll learn how to beat S.N.I syndrome, and you’ll discover effective techniques, such as the B.I.C method, for creating the time and space to write in your busy life. Throughout this packed module we’ll tap into and harness inspiration from every angle to get you started quickly.

Nothing makes a teenager reject your story faster than weak characterization. But, by the end of Module Four you will have learned the professional techniques that best-selling young adult writers use to create believable characters that teenagers identify with at a deep emotional level. It’s a critical module that is packed full of insider intel, specific hand-picked examples and action points that will enable your YA character building skills to flourish. Weak characterization will never be a problem for you again after this comprehensive module!

In Module Six we cover every element involved in plotting your young adult story, including: plot, subplots, plot twists, plot series and pacing. By the end of this packed module you will know the secrets to crafting plots that suck your teen readers into your story, keeping them gripped, and building climax. Includes lots of lively examples of YA novels that are exceptionally well-paced and plot-driven. Plus, you’ll get exclusive action point exercises to hone your skills even further.

Many young adult novels contain amazing character and plot only to be let down by their weak use of dialogue. In Module Eight you’ll learn everything you need to know about writing convincing teenage dialogue! You’ll discover how and when to use profanity, slang, humor and dialect. You’ll get professional tips for quickly invigorating existing dialogue and we’ll give you a mini masterclass in teenage body language that will bring your words to life. Plus, you’ll be privy to lots of carefully chosen examples of good and bad dialogue in young adult fiction today, along with powerful exercises that quickly strengthen your dialogue writing ability.

Module Ten examines the wealth of inspiration and sub-genres that can be found in contemporary fiction. In this module, we’ll be looking at the lightest of topics to the darkest, including how to utilize romance and humor for young adults. We’ll also show you how to accurately write on sensitive topics such as sex, and how to tactfully deal with more complex issues (that many YA writers shy away from), such as drug use, sexual abuse and eating disorders. We will also be covering the ins and outs of young adult memoirs, and how you can transform your past into a bestseller!

Teenage readers are ripe for suspense, gore, violence, blood and guts. So, in this thrilling module we’re going to give your teen readers the action they crave! You’ll discover how to write everything from pulse-racing mysteries, to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, to heart-pounding horror, to unconventional dystopian novels. You’ll discover how to put your teens in peril while keeping your stories realistic, how to craft intricate puzzles for your readers to solve, how to add twists and turns, raising the stakes, infusing high drama, making your fiction stand out from the crowd and so much more.

Writing the first words can feel like the most difficult ones of all, which is why Module Fourteen covers everything you need to know about writing your first young adult fiction draft. You’ll discover effective techniques for overcoming writer’s block and banishing perfectionism. You will learn the professional tricks and techniques for crafting a killer opening, ending your first draft, getting your story length right, creating the perfect pitch for your book and so much more. This module contains essential material for any aspiring YA writer.

In Module Sixteen, we’ll show you how the professionals methodically tackle the editing process with ease and how to catch things in your manuscript the untrained eye can’t see. By the end of this comprehensive module you’ll know how to self-critique correctly, how to effectively proofread and you’ll have a YA manuscript that is well on its way to perfection. We also provide you with a full revision checklist that you can download and use at anytime.

You may have written the finest YA manuscript to date, but without understanding the business-side of writing your chances of success are massively diminished. In this concluding module you’ll get all the essential know-how that every young adult fiction writer needs. You’ll discover how to prepare your YA manuscript like a pro, how to craft an irresistible YA query letter, how to land an agent, how to handle agent phone calls, how to submit your work to a publisher, how to negotiate contracts and advances, how to successfully self-publish your YA novel. We’ll walk you step-by-step through the entire process of what to do (and what not to do) when it comes to finally getting the success your young adult fiction novel deserves!