Level: All

Instructor: Jordan Dane

Interested in writing for one of the hottest genres in the publishing industry? Young adult novelist Jordan Dane shares what she’s learned about trends / themes / subgenres in the Young Adult market, the unique voice, how to create believable characters, and where to get ideas for books targeting teens 12-18 years old. This two-hour discussion workshop will be geared for aspiring authors and published authors wanting to learn about YA. And for three attendees, Jordan will provide a first chapter critique. Names will be drawn during the workshop and after winners provide their first chapter via email, Jordan will send written feedback within two weeks of submission.

Date: Saturday, Oct. 16, 1 – 3pm

Limit: 12 Participants

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 13

Teachers CPE Credits: 4 Language Arts

Fee: $64 Discounted Fee: $58

About the instructor: Jordan Dane launched her back-to-back debut suspense novels in 2008 after the three books sold in auction to Avon/HarperCollins. Ripped from the headlines, Jordan’s gritty plots weave a tapestry of vivid settings, intrigue, and dark humor. Publishers Weekly compared her intense pacing to Lisa Jackson, Lisa Gardner, and Tami Hoag and named her debut book, No One Heard Her Scream (Avon, 2008), as Best Book of 2008. In the Arms of Stone Angels (Harlequin Teen, 2011) will be the first of two Young Adult novels written by Dane. Jordan and her husband share their San Antonio residence with two cats and a rescue dog named Taco.