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Lit Fest 2024
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Friday, June 7 • 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Slaying the YA Novel (V)

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What is the difference between writing for adults and young adults? The answer you often hear is voice. However, even after nailing voice, you still have to contend with a faster pace, engaging plot, and powerful character arc that will keep your audience riveted. In this session, we’ll get down to brass tacks and talk about the basics, from voice to story structure and worldbuilding in all genres.

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Olivia Chadha

Instructor
Olivia writes science fiction, fantasy, comic books, and literary novels for MG, YA, and adult audiences. She has a Ph.D. in literature and creative writing. The Balance of Fragile Things is her debut adult literary novel. Rise of the Red Hand, her YA debut, was awarded the Colorado... Read More →


Friday June 7, 2024 1:30pm - 3:30pm MDT
Zoom