Classes

Yearlong in Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction on ZOOM

Wednesdays, 5pm-7pm PST

Starts September 25, 2024

In this craft-focused cohort, we’ll focus on writing and revising our Young Adult and Middle Grade drafts. Through craft talks, close readings, writing exercises, and workshop, we’ll learn how to develop our story visions into a completed, compelling story. Perfect for writers at all stages in their YA or MG manuscript who would benefit from tightening their craft knowledge and from the accountability of a supportive cohort.  Expect supportive, ongoing workshop with an eye toward completing your draft.

Testimonials

  • “Karen is an amazing instructor and this class was one of the best parts of my year!”

  • “Karen consistently prepared a structured, thoughtful, engaging lesson. Her passion and support for writing for kids and youth are apparent. She cultivated a class community who actively listened to one another, learned from each other, and worked well in the workshop portions of class. When I do accomplish publishing a YA novel, Karen will be one of the teachers and mentors who helped me develop my writing craft and get the job done!”

  • "Karen brings a high level of craft, provides thoughtful examples and, most importantly, creates a safe environment."

Yearlong in Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction ONLINE!
Oct
4
to Jun 12

Yearlong in Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction ONLINE!

This class is open to those writing in any genre of fiction intended primarily for a younger audience. Through reading assignments, craft exercises, and workshopping your manuscript, you will polish the teen voice, pace your storylines, and write the engaging characters that readers of young adult and middle grade fiction have come to expect. Through both large and small group workshopping, you will join a cohort of writers helping one another develop their visions into manuscripts. Industry professionals specializing in YA fiction will visit the class.

Payment plans are available for this class. Please email education@hugohouse.org to get a payment plan started.

Guest speakers: Three guest speakers will be featured, including 1) a middle grade author, 2) a YA author, and 3) a literary agent

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Advanced Young Adult & Middle Grade Manuscript
Sep
21

Advanced Young Adult & Middle Grade Manuscript

The Weekly, online Advanced YA/MG Manuscript course is open exclusively to writers who have already completed the Yearlong in Young Adult Fiction. This yearlong course will offer a booster of support and instruction to writers who are working toward completion of a manuscript through lecture and exercises in fiction, opportunities for peer feedback, and help with goal setting. https://hugohouse.org/product/advanced-young-adult-middle-grade-manuscript/

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Yearlong in Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction
Sep
19

Yearlong in Young Adult & Middle Grade Fiction

This weekly class is open to those writing in any genre of fiction intended primarily for a younger audience. Through reading assignments, craft exercises, and workshopping your manuscript, you will develop and polish the teen voice, pace your storylines, and write the engaging characters that readers of young adult and middle grade fiction have come to expect. Industry professionals specializing in YA fiction will visit the class. More at https://hugohouse.org/product/yearlong-in-young-adult-middle-grade-fiction/

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