Capturing voice when writing for teens can be very intimidating. Adult writers venturing into the Upper YA space often worry about how to keep up with the ever-changing trends and slang common with teens without their writing sounding “boomer-coded.” In this writing workshop, YA novelist Maya Ameyaw will share her tips and tricks for honing a fresh, yet timeless, teen writing style that keeps young readers engaged. The workshop will delve into the complex emotional mindsets of modern teens, the responsibilities and issues they face, as well crafting characters and dialogue that feel authentic to the teen experience. Through examples, group discussion, and writing exercises, participants of all experience levels will have the opportunity to work on developing their teen writing voice.

$25 | Limited Spaces Available