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A review by ccaterer
Writing Irresistible Kidlit: The Ultimate Guide to Crafting Fiction for Young Adult and Middle Grade Readers by Mary Kole
5.0
I used to devour books on writing. Now I rarely pick one up, mostly because I realized I needed to spend more time doing the writing and less time reading about doing the writing. But I attended a lecture by Mary Kole at my local SCBWI chapter conference last fall and was intrigued enough to buy her book. And really, no matter where you are in your writing career, this book has lots to teach you.
Kole gives real-world examples of what she's talking about in terms of published YA/MG novels. She offers advice on each topic from other writers and editors. And she gives you exercises to do-- but not hippy-dippy exercises that don't apply to your work. She has you think about these topics in terms of your own novel.
She writes concretely and specifically. She doesn't tell you how to write a best seller--just how to write your best story. I can't recommend this book highly enough--just go read it. You won't be sorry.
Kole gives real-world examples of what she's talking about in terms of published YA/MG novels. She offers advice on each topic from other writers and editors. And she gives you exercises to do-- but not hippy-dippy exercises that don't apply to your work. She has you think about these topics in terms of your own novel.
She writes concretely and specifically. She doesn't tell you how to write a best seller--just how to write your best story. I can't recommend this book highly enough--just go read it. You won't be sorry.