For the Guys Who Write YA

A heads up from young adult agent Kristin Nelson. Her agency's list is short on male clients who write for young adults, and they're looking for more guys to rep. So run your stuff through your critique group and shine it until it squeaks; then submit for your chance. Don't waste an engraved invitation, people.

Agent Nathan Bransford's Blog Contest

Here is great brain exercise for the new year. Enter literary agent Nathan Bransford's The Secret Year Teen Diary Extravaganza. Write a diary entry a la teenage angst (not to exceed 500 words), and you may be a winner. You have until 4:00 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday January 6th.

From the website: The GRAND PRIZE ULTIMATE WINNER of the THE SECRET YEAR Teen Diary Writing Contest Extravaganza will win:


- A signed copy of THE SECRET YEAR (pending winner's proximity to the US of A)
- Their choice of a query critique, partial critique, or 10 minute phone conversation/consultation/dish session
- The pride of knowing OMG you are like the greatest writer for teens ever.

Runners up may get a critique as well.

Publishers Seeking Young Adult Books

Arlington Writers Online (AWOL) a children's writers critique group, reports the Flux imprint is seeking YA novels along with Pelican and Tor Books.


YA is hot, hot, hot. So if you've already got one in your pocket or always wanted to write young adult, get to it.

Fast Track Your YA Query to Agent Nephele Tempest

For a limited time only...

You have until Friday at 5 p.m. to post your query for a Young Adult novel directly on agent Nephele Tempest's blog.

Anyone who does goes straight to the top of her pile, and she will respond to all queries posted. It's a great opportunity if you've finished a YA manuscript.