7 Tips for How to Write a Picture Book
How do you write a picture book that young readers fall in love with? There’s no easy answer, but it starts with reading as many...
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On the Art of Writing YA Horror
Writing an unforgettable YA Horror novel takes more than just telling a scary story. Use craft tools like sensory details and character agency to make...
The Top 3 Author Tools for Plotting and Writing Your Next Novel
Sometimes, pen and paper just don’t cut it and we need more advanced author tools. A laptop is just the start. By Chelsea Moyer...
9 Tips on How to Write a Book for Young Adults
Studying craft is a great way to learn how to write a book for young adults. VCFA’s Writing for Children and Young Adult’s MFA program...
What Is a YA Novel?
A pivotal part of learning how to write for children and young adults is by studying the craft. At VCFA, this educational journey culminates with...