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What This Course Will Do for You
Some of the hottest novels on the market today, such as the Twilight saga, and some of the most memorable classics like The Catcher in the Rye are in the Young Adult genre. Learn how to write successfully in this genre with this short course led by YA author and daily blogger Candace Ganger. The course is designed to help budding novelists create a submission-ready YA manuscript one step at a time. 
For the writer who still remembers what those butterflies, first kisses and high school memories were all about, this detailed course on Young Adult Novel Writing for Beginners is a fast-track to the creative process, from initial brainstorming to finding the perfect agent. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be well on their way to having a polished manuscript and query letter ready for agent submission, and will also possess the tools necessary to write the next YA bestseller. Students who have completed this course should be able to:
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About the Author/Instructor
Candace Ganger is a freelance copy editor, stay-at-home mother
of one tenacious princess and avid blogger whose articles have been featured on various websites
including Phys Org, Shopping Nanny, Quick Books Pro, and others. She is a winner of the 2010
Sourcebooks/Teenfire Writing Competition and has written an edgy Youn Adult novel she's shopping
to agents while working on the next one.
Prior to pursuing a career in writing, Candace worked for five years as a musician, publicist and small town socialite. These experiences provide the inspiration for stories, both fiction and real. She is an avid supporter of the nonprofit groups TWLOHA, which provides support for individuals struggling with depression, addiction and self-injury, and Joy2theWorld.org, a site dedicated to global empowerment of women and children through micro-loans. When she's not covered in peanut butter and toddler stickers, she enjoys reading, writing, and all things rock n' roll.
Lesson Plan
Syllabus: Getting Started (Course Syllabus)Unit 1: Overview of the YA Phenomenon Unit 2: Outlining 101 Unit 3: Story Building Basics Unit 4: How to Hook an Audience with a Killer First Page Unit 5: First Draft to Revision Unit 6: R is for Revision Unit 7: Query Writing Basics, Agents and Rejections Unit 8: Generating Buzz Unit 9: Final Exam
How to Participate in this Course
Enroll and start learning today! All course materials will be available when you start the class, so you don't have to wait for weekly lessons and you can truly learn at your own pace. You don't have to be online at any set time; study at your leisure from the comfort or your home or office. The course curriculum will include tutorial lessons, suggested readings, and optional homework activities. If you are taking the class for enjoyment or self-enrichment, homework is optional but participation is encouraged. Students who approach online learning as an adventure and actively participate will derive the most benefit and enjoyment from online learning. Homework projects, if completed satisfactorily, will earn Extra Credit points which will be added to your Final Exam score and may increase the overall grade you earn in the course. The Student Handbook provides useful information on how to make the most of your online learning experience at KSURF's Virtual University. Refer to this guide for helpful tips on how to access classrooms, post homework, and answers to most frequently asked questions. |