Exploring Writing Young Adult: Experiences and Questions from a New Author
Posted: December 3rd, 2025, 4:58 am
Hello everyone,
I am a new author and am trying my hand at the Young Adult (YA) genre. During the writing process, I realized that creating realistic characters, engaging plots, and plots that are appropriate for teenage readers is an interesting challenge.
Some issues I am wondering about and would like to share with the community:
How to build a YA character that is both close to teenagers but still has psychological depth?
When writing about sensitive topics (like friendship, love, mental health), how can I be both realistic and appropriate for the age of the reader?
What experiences do you have when writing YA while still maintaining your own writing style, without being “clichéd” or stereotyped?
I look forward to receiving your sharing, suggestions, and YA writing stories. Every comment is valuable and will help me develop better writing skills.
Thank you everyone for reading and sharing!
by Retro Bowl 26
I am a new author and am trying my hand at the Young Adult (YA) genre. During the writing process, I realized that creating realistic characters, engaging plots, and plots that are appropriate for teenage readers is an interesting challenge.
Some issues I am wondering about and would like to share with the community:
How to build a YA character that is both close to teenagers but still has psychological depth?
When writing about sensitive topics (like friendship, love, mental health), how can I be both realistic and appropriate for the age of the reader?
What experiences do you have when writing YA while still maintaining your own writing style, without being “clichéd” or stereotyped?
I look forward to receiving your sharing, suggestions, and YA writing stories. Every comment is valuable and will help me develop better writing skills.
Thank you everyone for reading and sharing!
by Retro Bowl 26