About Course

A comprehensive course designed to help writers craft engaging, authentic stories for young adult readers (ages 12–18). Explore the unique voice, themes, and narrative techniques that resonate with teens, and learn how to develop compelling characters, relatable conflicts, and emotionally rich plots.

What Will You Learn?

  • How to create believable YA protagonists with authentic motivations
  • Techniques for building age-appropriate yet powerful conflicts
  • Strategies for balancing fast-paced scenes with emotional introspection
  • Methods to write dialogue that reflects today’s teen vernacular
  • Approaches to weaving universal themes (identity, friendship, change) into your narrative
  • Best practices for polishing your manuscript for submission

Course Content

Flash Fiction Fundamentals

  • Core Elements of Ultra-Short Stories

Crafting Characters & Voice

Revision & Publication