Wild Ink: Success Secrets to Writing and Publishing for the Young Adult Market
An updated and expanded  version of Victoria Hanley#39;s 2008 book, this edition of Wild Ink is  certain to become the basic reference for beginning and aspiring writers  of Young Adult fiction and non-fiction.—Patricia Stoltey, "Chiseled in Rock"An  indispensable reference for the aspiring writer of young adult  literature. Well written, well organized, and concise, it presents  everything one might learn in a class on writing for young adults.--Amy Kathleen Ryan, author of the Sky Chasers seriesOh,  how I wish I’d had this book earlier in my writing journey! My debut  would have entered the world so much more quickly and easily if I d been  equipped with Hanley’s sage advice. Hanley’s book reads like a wise  friend sharing the inside scoop on the world of YA book writing and  publishing. With warmth and honesty, she covers all the territory  aspiring authors need to know . . . and then some.—Laura Resau, author of"The Queen of Water and Red Glass"A  practical, illuminating, and inspirational guide from a writer who  understands both the YA market and the craft. This book isn t just a key  for unlocking publishing success—it’s a full set of lock-picking tools.--Todd Mitchell, Director of the Creative Writing Teaching  Program at Colorado State University, and award-winning author of"The Secret to Lying","The Traitor  King", and"Backwards"(2013)This book will, I’m sure,  be highly useful for aspiring writers as well as teachers of writing  and people who want to share their stories with the wider world. The  book has spirit and zest, as well as a tremendous amount of useful  tools.--T. A. BarronVictoria Hanley’s newly  updated Wild Ink is a great resource for every YA author. With topics  that include everything from speaking authentically to teens, to dealing  with rejection, this book has it all. Whether established or just  starting out, YA authors will find the self-editing tips and numerous  interviews with agents, authors, and editors extremely helpful. Wild Ink  is the must-own resource for any author.--Christine Fonseca,  author of "101 Success Secrets for Gifted Kids and Emotional  Intensity in Gifted Students"