Ten Week Class on Writing for Teens

Good news, Women on Writing has said they are going to announce their class lineup this November. I’ll be offering a class on writing for teens, a ten week class starting on January 4th, at the affordable rate of $100.00. If you are interested you’ll be able to sign up through WOW, or you can contact me at ann@anngonzalez.com.

It’s obviously a bias of mine, but I think some of the best adult fiction being written, is being written for young adults. Carmen Bernier Grand’s non-fiction, first person portrayal of Frida Kahlo, Frida, is simply amazing. Feed by MT Anderson gives one much to think and worry about as it anticipates the world that already is with Barack Obama putting political advertisements in video games. While slow to capture the reader, The Book Thief is a poignant exploration evil and compassion in world where genocide still exists. And Before I Die was simply one of the most beautiful novels I read last year.

Even if you don’t desire to write a novel for young adults, I hope you find the time and inclination to read one. If you haven’t read a young adult novel since you were a teenager, I expect you to be surprised at how delightfully good a read it is despite the fact that you may no longer be young.