Title : YA Sunday Morning News: This Week for Writers 6/4/17
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YA Sunday Morning News: This Week for Writers 6/4/17
Hello, writers! This week’s post is jam-packed with links, and since it was a big week for publishing with the BookExpo and BookCon events in New York City, I’ve added a special section below to cover all the biggest news, author interviews, and buzz.If there’s a news story or blog post you found particularly interesting, or you want to share your thoughts on an article, send me a tweet. Or just stop by to say hello!
Enjoy!
BookExpo and BookCon News and Interviews:
- BookExpo 2017: Big New Kids' Books via Publishers Weekly: Some of the buzziest YA titles at this year’s BookExpo.
- BookExpo 2017: YA Editors Emphasize The Transformative Magic of Books via Publishers Weekly: The five editors presenting this year’s YA buzz books on a Thursday morning panel emphasized that books can change lives.
- BookExpo 2017: Ready, Set, Buzz: YA Editors Are Good to Go via Publishers Weekly: The upcoming debut books to be featured at the Young Adult Editors’ Buzz Panel.
- BookExpo 2017: Books Saved Her Life: Marieke Nijkamp via Publishers Weekly: Marieke Nijkamp discusses her debut, This is Where It Ends, and her sophomore novel, Before I Let Go.
- BookExpo 2017: No More Book Deserts: Jason Reynolds via Publishers Weekly: Jason Reynolds discusses reading, his influences, and his growing body of work.
- BookExpo 2017: Children's Authors Say That Storytelling Saves Lives via Publishers Weekly: Jennifer Weiner, Marieke Nijkamp, Jason Reynolds, and Isla Fisher all emphasized the importance of storytelling in people’s lives—including their own.
- BookCon 2017: Back to Her Beginnings: Marie Lu via Publishers Weekly: Marie Lu discusses attending BookCon for the first time and her latest novel (the first in a duology).
- BookCon 2017: Gregg Hurwitz Gruesomely Engages with the Rains Brothers via Publishers Weekly: Gregg Hurwitz discusses the second book in The Rains Brothers series, Last Chance.
- BookCon 2017: Cassandra Clare’s Fans Want More Than Their MTV via Publishers Weekly: Cassandra Clare discusses her Mortal Instruments follow-up series, Dark Artifices, and the TV and movie adaptations of her novels.
- BookCon 2017: P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast Build a World Together via Publishers Weekly: Mother-daughter writing team P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast their House of Night series and Loved, the first in the House of Night Other World spinoff.
Writing for Publication—Before the Sale:
- How to Write a Sizzling, Scintillating Synopsis via Fiction University: Great tips on making your synopsis writing an easier process.
- Writing 101: I'll Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse via Adventures in YA Publishing: This post is part of the Writing 101: From Concept to Query (and Beyond!) series. This installment focuses on how to proceed when an agent offers you representation.
- Will working in publishing help my career as a novelist? via Janet Reid: If you’re wondering if you need to work in publishing in order to get published, this post is for you.
- May Pass or Pages via Operation Awesome: Read through five contemporary YA queries and first 250 words, as well as the agent feedback, to improve your own work.
- How To Copyright A Book: A Comprehensive Guide via Reedsy: An overview on copyright and the steps to take for copyright registration…fun infographic included!
Writing for Publication—Book Marketing and Social Media:
- 5 Steps to Kick Your Marketing FOMO to the Curb via Jane Friedman: If FOMO (fear of missing out) is hurting your marketing efforts, time to read this great article.
Author Interviews:
- Q & A with Adele Griffin via Publishers Weekly: Interview with Adele Griffin on her new novel, Be True To Me.
- Ep 109: Maurene Goo via First Draft with Sarah Enni: Podcast with I Believe In a Thing Called Love author, Maurene Goo.
- 'I Believe in a Thing Called Love' author Maurene Goo shares her K-drama steps to true love via Happily Ever After: Another interview with Maurene Goo on Korean-American girls and K-drama.
- Interview: Erin Watt, author of ‘When It’s Real’ via Happily Ever After: Interview with Elle Kennedy and Jen Frederick, aka Erin Watt, authors of new YA contemporary romance When It’s Real.
- Rockstar Book Tours Blog Tour, Guest Post, & Giveaway: Breaking (Danielle Rollins) via YA Books Central: Guest post by YA author Danielle Rollins.
- Author Of The Week: Chat with Andrew Shvarts (Royal Bastards), Plus Giveaway!! via YA Books Central: YABC’s YA Author of the Week is Andrew Shvarts, author of Royal Bastards.
- 10 Authors Discuss Adoption, Indigenous Superheroes, and More in June’s YA Open Mic via The B&N Teen Blog: On this month’s Open Mic, hear stories from Sarah Dessen, S.K. Ali, Mackenzi Lee, Sandhya Menon, and more.
- Interview: Sandhya Menon, author of ‘When Dimple Met Rishi’ via Happily Ever After: A chat with Sandhya Menon on her debut novel.
Adventures in YA Publishing Author Interviews:
- Erin Watt, author of WHEN IT'S REAL, on pursuing you future with full passion
- Lisa Greenwald, author of KALE, MY EX, AND OTHER THINGS TO TOSS IN A BLENDER, on writing in hotel lobbies
- Andrew Shvarts, author of ROYAL BASTARDS, on not falling into the "genre trap"
- Thomas E. Sniegoski, author of MONSTROUS, on this novel being like a Summer movie
- Sandhya Menon, author of WHEN DIMPLE MET RISHI, on stories waiting for you
Literary Agent News and Interviews:
- New Literary Agency Looking for Clients: Root Literary via Kathy Temean: A look at Root Literary and what they’re looking for in submissions.
- How Do Literary Agents Approach Diversity? via Jane Friedman: Two literary agents discuss diversity and what it means to them.
- Agent Spotlight: Danielle Burby of Nelson Literary Agency via Writer’s Digest: A look at what Danielle Burby is seeking for submissions.
- TBA Monthly Wishlist - June 2017 via Bent on Books: The Bent Agency reveals their most wanted submissions.
- FIRST FIVE FRENZY with Kari Sutherland of Bradford Literary Agency via Chasingthecrazies: Five questions for literary agent Kari Sutherland.
Writing and Pitch Contests:
- June 2017 Contest Roundup via Sub It Club: Upcoming writing contests to get your completed manuscript noticed by agents.
Writing Craft:
- 3 Whimsical Reasons to Daydream Your Story via The Write Practice: Daydreaming is one of your greatest writing tools.
- Enhancing Your Story Through Macro & Micro Setting Descriptions via Writers in the Storm: Nailing your story setting through various levels of descriptions.
- 5 Important Tips Fiction Writers Can Learn From Screenwriting by Caitlin Eha via Go Teen Writers: Writing tips you can take from screenwriting…with examples!
Writing Inspiration:
- Writer's Life: On Threats Against Authors, Kindness, Stress, Taking Care of Yourself, and Appreciation via Adventures in YA Publishing: Martina shares her thoughts on the importance of being kind and how we can all do better to support each other.
- Are Your Writing Habits Beach Ready? Writing in the Summer via WOW! Women on Writing: Getting your writing done amidst a hectic summer schedule.
- Dear Writers: A Book Needs Time To Cook via Terribleminds: Giving a book time to grow in your mind before you put words on a page.
- How to Deal With Hard Seasons as a Writer via Go Teen Writers: How to survive those rough patches during your writing career.
Publishing News & Trends:
- YA Round-up: May 2017 via The YA Shelf: A look at the month of May and all the YA news that happened.
- YA Onscreen: Universal Is Making SALT TO THE SEA Into A Movie via Forever Young Adult: All your YA movie and TV news.
- Universal Cable acquired Maggie Stiefvater’s Raven Cycle series. via YA Interrobang: The Raven Cycle series will hopefully visit the small screen in the future.
- Riveted Spring 2018 Cover Reveals via Riveted: A full week of cover reveals from Riveted Lit.
- Rainbow Rowell to write Marvel's new Runaways series via EW: Eleanor & Park author Rainbow Rowell will be penning the upcoming ongoing comic series, joining Kris Anka who is the artist on the series.
New YA E-Book Deals:
New YA Book Giveaways:
- Adventures in YA Publishing Giveaways
- Epic Reads Giveaways
- Goodreads Giveaways
- RivetedLit Giveaways
- YA Books Central Giveaways
YA Book Awards and Congratulations:
- Which YA novel do you want to win the Locus Awards? via YA Interrobang: The Locus Science Fiction Foundation announced the finalists for the 2017 Locus Awards, including 10 YA books.
- 2017 Margaret A. Edwards Award Winner Sarah Dessen Woos YA Readers via School Library Journal: Interview with Sarah Dessen about winning the Margaret A. Edwards award.
YA New Book Deals and Releases:
- New Releases this week 05/29-06/04 via Adventures in YA Publishing: Our weekly featured list of new releases, plus giveaways!
- What authors received YA book deals this month? via YA Interrobang: A list of deals for debut and established authors.
- What's New In YA ~ May 30th, 2017 via YA Books Central: The latest YA releases for this week.
- What new YA books release this week? (May 30) via YA Interrobang: Another round-up of new YA releases this week.
Just for Fun:
- This Fan-Made Film about a Young Voldemort Will Blow You Away: Today in Critical Linking via Book Riot: A fan-made film about the origins of Voldemort (This is a non-commercial fan film, made by fans for fans, and is not endorsed by or associated with Warner Bros. or J.K. Rowling).
- Pick a Donut, Get a book Rec! Happy National donut day! via Epic Reads: In honor of National Donut Day this week, see what book your donut choice leads you to.
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